Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

OTHER DTCS PRESENT
1. With the scan tool, check DTCs.
  Are any Pressure Switch Sense circuit DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
  No
  - Go To 2
CHECK UD CLUTCH VOLUME INDEX
1. With the scan tool, erase Transmission DTCs.
  NOTE:
  The Transmission oil temperature must be at least 43° C or 110° F before performing the following steps.
2. Drive the vehicle and perform at least ten 4-3 kickdowns by applying the throttle between 30 and 54 TPS degrees at about 80 Km/h or 50 mph.
3. With the scan tool, read the UD Clutch Volume Index (CVI).
  Is the UD CVI below 10?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Go To 5
UD CLUTCH CIRCUIT LEAKS IN THE VALVE BODY
1. Turn the Ignition OFF.
2. Remove the Transmission Oil Pan and Valve Body in accordance with the Service Information.
3. Check the condition of the UD accumulator springs.
4. Look for possible leak paths into the UD clutch hydraulics circuit within the valve body.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary. Refer to VALVE BODY, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 40/41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
AIR CHECK UD CLUTCH CIRCUIT
1. Perform an air check on the UD Clutch circuit in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Watch and listen for UD Clutch piston movement.
3. Air check all other pump passages for air leakage into the UD Clutch circuit.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair internal transmission. Pay attention to components related to the UD clutch. Broken or weak return spring or a dislocated snap ring. If no trouble is found in UD clutch component or UD clutch leakage was noted in passage, replace the Pump Assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 40/41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Transmission Solenoid and Pressure Switch Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. With the scan tool, perform a Quick Learn. Refer to ASSEMBLY, TRANSMISSION SOLENOID AND PRESSURE SWITCH, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 40/41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
VERIFY PCM OPERATION
NOTE:
The TRANS TEMP DEG must be at least 43° C or 110° F before performing the following steps.
1. Perform eight learnable starts. A learnable start is defined as follows: Start the engine and accelerate lightly to 80 Km/h or 50 mph, then brake lightly to a stop. Turn the engine off.
2. With the scan tool, record the Clutch Volume Index (CVI) for all clutches.
3. With the scan tool, perform a BATTERY DISCONNECT.
4. With the scan tool, read the CVIs and compare them to the readings recorded before the BATTERY DISCONNECT.
  Are any of the CVIs less than 5 or different than before the BATTERY DISCONNECT?
  
  Yes
  - Using the schematics as a guide, check the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) terminals for corrosion, damage or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace and program the PCM in accordance with the Service Information. With the scan tool, perform a Quick Learn. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 40/41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test Complete.