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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step verifies the ability of the PCM to command the PC solenoid valve.
  2. 3:  This step verifies that the automatic transmission wiring harness and the PC solenoid valve have correct resistance.
DTC P0748 (2.2L - L61)

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls? - Go to Step 2  Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS in Self-Diagnostics - 3.0L or DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK -- ENGINE CONTROLS in Self-Diagnostics - 2.2L
2 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    IMPORTANT: Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Failure Records from the PCM.
  3. Record the DTC Failure Records.
  4. Clear the DTC.
  5. Start the engine.
  6. Using the scan tool, apply 0.1 amps through 1.0 amps.
  7. Observe the scan tool display.
Does the PC Sol. Actual Current differ from the PC Sol. Ref. Current by more than the specified amount?
0.16 amps Go to Step 3  Go to INTERMITTENTS for 2.2L or INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS for 3.0L
3 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the AT inline 20-way connector. Additional DTCs may set.
  3. Install the J 44152 jumper harness (20 pins) on the transmission side of the AT inline 20-way connector.
  4. Using the DMM and the J-35616  connector test adapter kit, measure the resistance between terminals C and D of the J 44152 .

    Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (2.2L - L61) or Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.0L - L81)

Is the resistance within the specified range?
3-7 Ω Go to Step 7  Go to Step 4 
4 Is the resistance greater than the specified value? 7 Ω Go to Step 5  Go to Step 6 
5
  1. Test the high control circuit (CKT 1228) of the PC solenoid valve for an open between the AT inline 20-way connector and the PC solenoid valve.
  2. Test the low control circuit (CKT 1229) of the PC solenoid valve for an open between the AT inline 20-way connector and the PC solenoid valve.
Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.Did you find a condition?
- Go to Step 19  Go to Step 20 
6 Test the high control circuit (CKT 1228) and the low control circuit (CKT 1229) of the PC solenoid valve for being shorted together between the AT inline 20-way connector and the PC solenoid valve.
Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.
Did you find a condition?
- Go to Step 19  Go to Step 20 
7 Measure the resistance from terminal C of the J 44152 to ground.
Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (2.2L - L61) or Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.0L - L81)
Is the resistance less than the specified value?
1,000 Ω Go to Step 8  Go to Step 9 
8
  1. Test the high control circuit (CKT 1228) of the PC solenoid valve for a short to ground between the AT inline 20-way connector and the PC solenoid valve.
  2. Test the low control circuit (CKT 1229) of the PC solenoid valve for a short to ground between the AT inline 20-way connector and the PC solenoid valve.
Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.Did you find a condition?
- Go to Step 19  Go to Step 20 
9 Measure the resistance between terminal C and all other terminals, except terminal D, of the J 44152 .
Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (2.2L - L61) or Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.0L - L81)
Is the resistance between terminal C and any other terminal, except terminal D, less than the specified value?
10 Ω Go to Step 19  Go to Step 10 
10
  1. Disconnect the J 44152 from the transmission side of the AT inline 20-way connector.
  2. Install the J 44152 on the engine side of the AT inline 20-way connector.
  3. Disconnect PCM connector C2. Additional DTCs may set.
  4. Using the DMM and the J-35616  connector test adapter kit, measure the resistance from terminal D of the J 44152 to ground.
Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (2.2L - L61) or Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.0L - L81)Is the resistance less than the specified value?
10 Ω Go to Step 11  Go to Step 12 
11 Test the low control circuit (CKT 1229) of the PC solenoid valve for a short to ground between the PCM connector C2 and the AT inline 20-way connector.
Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 22  -
12 Using the DMM and the J-35616  connector test adapter kit, measure the resistance between terminal D of the J 44152 and terminal 9 of the PCM connector C2.
Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (2.2L - L61) or Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.0L - L81)
Is the resistance less than the specified value?
10 Ω Go to Step 14  Go to Step 13 
13 Test the low control circuit (CKT 1229) of the PC solenoid valve for an open between the PCM connector C2 and the AT inline 20-way connector.
Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 22  -
14 Using the DMM and the J-35616  connector test adapter kit, measure the resistance from terminal C of the J 44152 to a good ground.
Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (2.2L - L61) or Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.0L - L81)
Is the resistance less than the specified value?
10 Ω Go to Step 15  Go to Step 16 
15 Test the high control circuit (CKT 1228) of the PC solenoid valve for a short to ground between the PCM connector C2 and the AT inline 20-way connector.
Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 22  -
16 Using the DMM and the J-35616  connector test adapter kit, measure the resistance between terminal C of the J 44152 and terminal 6 of the PCM connector C2.
Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (2.2L - L61) or Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.0L - L81)
Is the resistance less than the specified value?
10 Ω Go to Step 17  Go to Step 18 
17 Test the high control circuit (CKT 1228) and the low control circuit (CKT 1229) of the PC solenoid for a short to voltage.
Refer to Testing for a Short to Voltage and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 22  Go to Step 21 
18 Test the high control circuit (CKT 1228) of the PC solenoid valve for an open between the PCM connector C2 and the AT inline 20-way connector.
Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 22  -
19 Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness.
Refer to WIRING HARNESS REMOVAL and WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION .
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 22  -
20 Replace the PC solenoid valve.
Refer to Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS) Replacement
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 22  -
21 Replace the PCM.
Refer to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE in Removal & Installation.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 22  -
22 Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
  1. Select DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Select Specific DTC.
  5. Enter DTC P0748.

Has the test run and passed?
- Go to Step 23  Go to Step 2 
23 With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?
- Go to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in Self-Diagnostics - 2.2L or DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in Self-Diagnostics - 3.0L System OK