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DTC P0725 Europe Emissions

Circuit Description

The transmission control module (TCM) is an electronic device which monitors inputs to control various transmission functions including shift quality and transmission sensors, switches, and components to process for use within its control program. Based on this input information, the TCM controls various transmission output functions and devices.

DTCs P0725, P0726 and P0727 are related to the same circuit. These DTCs will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), however, the DTCs will be stored in memory.

The following information is transmitted between the TCM and the engine control module (ECM) through the controller area network (CAN) line:

    • Engine malfunction signal
    • Engine speed
    • Engine output torque reduction signal
    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT)

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The engine speed is greater than 7,000 RPM.
    • The system voltage is too high or too low.
    • The CAN transmitting wiring harness is shorted or open.
    • The TCM or ECM is defective.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • No lamp control is required, but diagnostic information should be stored immediately when a malfunction is detected.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear.
    • Open lock up clutch

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
    • Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Inspect the poor wiring harness connection for TCM connectors and transmission wiring connectors.
    • Inspect the improperly formed or damaged terminals.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check -Automatic Transmission?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission

2

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Record and clear the DTCs.
  4. Observe the engine speed with a scan tool.

Is the speed within the specified range?

0-7,000 RPM

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM) wiring connector and the engine control module (ECM) wiring connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminal A8 of the TCM wiring connector and terminal K14 of the ECM wiring connector.
  4. Measure the resistance between terminal A16 of the TCM wiring connector and terminal K15 of the ECM wiring connector.

Is the resistance within the values shown?

0 ohms

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the malfunctioning terminals, as necessary.

Is the action complete?

--

System OK

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5

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Measure the voltage of terminal A8.
  3. Measure the voltage of terminal A16.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

11-14 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short to power.

Is the action complete?

--

System OK

--

7

Inspect the engine speed.

Was a condition found?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls-2.0L.

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement .
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Is DTC P0725 set?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-2.0L.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 10

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10

  1. After the repair, use a scan tool clear info function and road test the vehicle.
  2. Review the DTC info.

Did the test fail or is the current DTC displayed?

--

Go to Step 2

System OK

DTC P0725 N American Emissions

Circuit Description

The transmission control module (TCM) is an electronic device which monitors inputs to control various transmission functions including shift quality and transmission sensors, switches, and components to process for use within its control program. Based on this input information, the TCM controls various transmission output functions and devices.

DTCs P0725, P0726 and P0727 are related to the same circuit. These DTCs will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), however, the DTCs will be stored in memory.

The following information is transmitted between the TCM and the engine control module (ECM) through the controller area network (CAN) line:

    • Engine malfunction signal
    • Engine speed
    • Engine output torque reduction signal
    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT)

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The engine speed is greater than 7,000 RPM.
    • The system voltage is too high or too low.
    • The CAN transmitting wiring harness is shorted or open.
    • The TCM or ECM is defective.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • No lamp control is required, but diagnostic information should be stored immediately when a malfunction is detected.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear.
    • Open lock up clutch

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
    • Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Inspect the poor wiring harness connection for TCM connectors and transmission wiring connectors.
    • Inspect the improperly formed or damaged terminals.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check -Automatic Transmission?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission

2

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Record and clear the DTCs.
  4. Observe the engine speed with a scan tool.

Is the speed within the specified range?

0-7,000 RPM

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM) wiring connector and the engine control module (ECM) wiring connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminal A8 of the TCM wiring connector and terminal K41 of the ECM wiring connector.
  4. Measure the resistance between terminal A16 of the TCM wiring connector and terminal K22 of the ECM wiring connector.

Is the resistance within the values shown?

0 ohms

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the malfunctioning terminals, as necessary.

Is the action complete?

--

System OK

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5

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Measure the voltage of terminal A8.
  3. Measure the voltage of terminal A16.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

11-14 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short to power.

Is the action complete?

--

System OK

--

7

Inspect the engine speed.

Was a condition found?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls-2.5L.

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement .
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Is DTC P0725 set?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-2.5L.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 10

--

10

  1. After the repair, use a scan tool clear info function and road test the vehicle.
  2. Review the DTC info.

Did the test fail or is the current DTC displayed?

--

Go to Step 2

System OK