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Important: Whenever the transmission 20-way connector is disconnected and the engine is running, multiple DTCs will set. Clear any DTC codes after finishing the procedure.

4L80-E Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch (TFP Val. Position Sw.) Resistance Check

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Install the J 39775 Jumper Harness on the transmission side of the 20-way connector.
  2. Using the J 39200 DVOM and the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit, measure the resistance from terminal N to the transmission case.

Is the resistance greater than the value indicated?

50 kohms

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Disconnect the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly from the TFP Val. Position Sw.
  2. Measure the resitance from terminal A of the TFP Val. Position Sw. to the switch housing.

Is the resistance greater than the value indicated?

50 kohms

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

3

Measure the resistance from terminal R to the transmission case.

Is the resistance greater than the indicated value?

50 kohms

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly from the TFP Val. Position Sw.
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal B of the TFP Val. Position Sw. to the switch housing.

Is the resistance greater than the value indicated?

50 kohms

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

5

Measure the resistance from terminal P to the transmission case.

Is the resistance greater than the value indicated?

50 kohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Disconnect the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly from the TFP Val. Position Sw.
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal C of the TFP Val. Position Sw. to the switch housing.

Is the resistance greater than the value indicated?

50 kohms

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

7

  1. Start the engine, and let the engine idle.
  2. Set the parking brake.
  3. Place the gear selector in Drive (D4).
  4. Measure the resistance from terminal R to the transmission case.

Is the resistance less than the indicated value?

200ohms

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 14

8

  1. Place the gear selector in Drive (D4).
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal P to the transmission case.

Is the resistance less than the value indicated?

200ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 14

9

  1. Place the selector in Low (D1).
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal N to the transmission case.

Is the resistance less than the value indicated?

200ohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 14

10

  1. Place the gear selector in Low (D1).
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal P to the transmission case.

Is the resistance greater than the value indicated?

50 kohms

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 16

11

  1. Place the gear selector in Reverse (R).
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal N to the transmission case.

Is the resistance less than the value indicated?

200ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 16

12

  1. Place the transmission in Reverse (R).
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal P to the transmission case.

Is the resistance greater than the value indicated?

50 kohms

Go to step 13

Go to Step 16

13

  1. Place the gear selector in Manual Third (D3).
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal R to the transmission case.

Is the resistance greater than the value indicated?

50 kohms

No problem found. Exit table.

Go to Step 16

14

  1. Disconnect the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness from the TFP Val. Position Sw.
  2. Inspect circuits 1225, 1226, and 1227 of the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly for an open circuit.

Did you find a problem?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly. Refer to 4L80-E Automatic Transmission On-Vehicle Service.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Verify repair and go to Step 1

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16

  1. Replace the TFP Val. Position Sw.
  2. Refer to 4L80-E Automatic Transmission On-Vehicle Service.
  3. Inspect the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly.

Is the replacement of the TFP Val. Position Sw. complete?

--

Verify repair and go to Step 1

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