DTC P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid Circuit Electrical. Chevrolet Chevy Suburban

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Chevy Suburban - 2WD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E 🢒 DTC P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid Circuit Electrical

DTC P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid Circuit Electrical Gas LQ4

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Circuit Description

The pressure control (PC) solenoid valve is a powertrain control module (PCM) controlled device that regulates the transmission line pressure. The PCM compares throttle position (TP) sensor voltage, engine RPM, and other inputs in order to determine the appropriate line pressure for a given load. The PCM regulates line pressure by applying a varying duty cycle to the PC solenoid valve based on the resistance of the solenoid, and the amperage needed to obtain optimum line pressure. The applied amperage varies from 0.1 amps for maximum line pressure to 1.1 amps for minimum line pressure.

If the PCM detects a PC duty cycle that exceeds 95% or less than 1.9%, then DTC P0748 sets. DTC P0748 is a type C DTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	The system voltage is greater than 10.0 volts at -40°C TFT or 12.5 volts at 150°C TFT.

•	The engine must be running more than 300 RPM for at least 7 seconds, and not in fuel cut-off.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	The PC duty cycle exceeds 95% or is less than 1.9%.

•	All conditions are met for 200 milliseconds (0.2 seconds).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The PCM does not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).

•	The PCM disables the PC solenoid valve, defaulting the transmission to maximum line pressure.

•	The PCM freezes shift adapts.

•	The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Failure Records.

•	The PCM stores DTC P0748 in PCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•	A scan tool clears the DTC from PCM history.

•	The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a non-emission-related diagnostic fault occurring.

•	The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Diagnostic Aids

•	First diagnose and clear any engine DTCs or TP sensor codes that are present. Then inspect for any transmission DTCs that may have reset.

•	Inspect the connectors at the PCM, the AT wiring harness and all other circuit connecting points for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

•	Inspect the circuit wiring for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems.

•	Inspect for improperly wired after-market equipment.

Test Description

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

This step tests the ability of the PCM to command the PC solenoid valve.

This step tests the PC solenoid valve and the AT wiring harness assembly for incorrect resistance.

This step tests the PC solenoid valve and the internal wiring harness for a short to ground.

When performing this step refer to Product Service Bulletin #9474L80E-07 for PC Solenoid Valve Application.

This step tests the entire PC solenoid valve circuit up to the PCM for continuity.

This step tests for a short to ground in the controlled power feed circuit (CKT 1228) and the controlled ground circuit (CKT 1229), of the engine harness.

DTC P0748

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Did you perform the Powertrain Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

Install a Scan Tool .
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Failure Records from the PCM.

Record the Failure Records.
Clear the DTCs.
With the transmission in PARK, start the engine.
Using the transmission output control function on the scan tool, apply 0.1-1.0 amps while observing the PC Ref. current and the PC Act. current.

Refer to Line Pressure .

Is the PC Act. current reading always within the specified value of the PC Ref. current?

0.16 amp

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

Turn OFF the ignition.
Disconnect the transmission 20-way connector (additional DTCs will set).
Install the J 44152 jumper harness (20 pins) on the transmission side of the 20-way connector (Automatic Transmission Connector End View).
Using the J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) and the J 35616 connector test adapter kit, measure the resistance between terminals C and D.

Does the resistance measure within the specified value?

3-7ohms

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

Disconnect the automatic transmission wiring harness assembly at the PC solenoid valve.
Measure the resistance of the PC solenoid valve.

Does the resistance measure within the specified range?

3-7ohms

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 7

Measure the resistance from terminal C on the jumper harness, to the transmission case.

Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?

7ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

Inspect the automatic transmission wiring harness assembly for a short to ground condition.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a shorted condition found?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 7

Important: Refer to the Test Description for information on component replacement.

Replace the PC solenoid valve.

Refer to Pressure Regulator Valve Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

Disconnect the J 44152 from the transmission side of the 20-way connector (Automatic Transmission Connector End View).
Reconnect the transmission 20-way connector.
Disconnect the PCM connector C2.
Measure the resistance between terminals C2-6 and C2-8.

Does the resistance measure within the specified range?

3-7ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10