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 percent or less than 1.9 percent, then DTC P0748 sets. DTC P0748 is a type C DTC.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The system voltage is greater than 11.0 volts at -40°C (-40°F) TFT or 12 volts at 150°C (302°F) 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 percent or is less than 1.9 percent. |
| • | All conditions are met for 700 milliseconds (0.5 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 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
| • | Inspect for improperly wired after-market equipment. |
| • | DTC P0748 defaults to an elevated line pressure condition which may result in TCC partial apply. This may induce idle surge and engine stall. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests the ability of the PCM to command the PC solenoid valve.
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This step tests the PC solenoid valve and the AT wiring harness assembly for incorrect resistance.
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This step tests the PC solenoid valve and the internal wiring harness for a short to ground.
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This step tests the entire PC solenoid valve circuit up to the PCM for continuity.
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This step tests for a short to ground in the PC solenoid valve high control (solenoid A) circuit (CKT 1228) and the PC solenoid valve low control (solenoid A) circuit (CKT 1229), of the engine harness.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||
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1 | Did you perform the Powertrain Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls (6.0 L) or Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls (8.1 L) in Engine Controls | |||||
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. 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 Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls | ||||||
Does the resistance measure within the specified value? | 3-7 ohms | |||||||
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Does the resistance measure within the specified range? | 3-7 ohms | ||||||
5 | Measure the resistance from terminal C on the jumper harness, to the transmission case. Does the resistance measure less than the specified value? | 7 ohms | ||||||
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? | -- | |||||||
7 | Replace the PC solenoid valve. Refer to Pressure Regulator Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |||||
8 | Measure the resistance between terminal C and all other terminals, except terminal D, of the J 44152 . Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline Harness Connector End View . Is the resistance between terminal C and any other terminal, except terminal D, less than the specified value? | 100 ohms | ||||||
Does the resistance measure within the specified range? | 3-7 ohms | |||||||
Does the resistance measure greater than the specified value? | 7 ohms | |||||||
11 | Does the resistance in Step 9 measure greater than the specified value? | 7 ohms | ||||||
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Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | -- | |||||
13 | Test the PC solenoid valve high control circuit (CKT 1228) and the PC solenoid valve low control circuit (CKT 1229) for a shorted together condition. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | -- | |||||
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Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | -- | |||||
15 | Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness assembly. Refer to Wiring Harness Replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |||||
16 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement (6.0 L) or Powertrain Control Module Replacement (8.1 L) in Engine Controls. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |||||
17 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | System OK |
