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Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification (1999 C/K 800 -- 4L60-E)

DTC

Description

DTC Type*

Default Action

P0218

Transmission Fluid Overtemperature

D

The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P0502

Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit--Low Input

B

    • The PCM/VCM commands second gear only below 3000 RPM
    • The PCM/VCM commands maximum line pressure
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits TCC engagement

P0503

Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit--Intermittent

B

    • The PCM/VCM commands a soft landing to second gear
    • The PCM/VCM commands maximum line pressure
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits TCC engagement
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits fourth gear if the transmission is in hot mode
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P0711

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit--Range/Performance

D

    • The PCM/VCM uses a transmission fluid temperature default value based on engine coolant, engine run time and IAT at startup
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P0712

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit--Low Input

D

    • The PCM/VCM uses a transmission fluid temperature default value based on engine coolant , engine run time and IAT at startup
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P0713

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit--High Input

D

    • The PCM/VCM uses a transmission fluid temperature default value based on engine coolant , engine run time and IAT at startup
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P0719

Brake Switch Circuit--Low Input

D

The PCM/VCM disregards the brake switch input for TCC scheduling

P0724

Brake Switch Circuit--High Input

D

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P0740

Torque Converter Clutch Enable Solenoid Circuit--Electrical

A (4.3L)

B (4.8L and 5.3L)

    • The PCM/VCM inhibits TCC engagement
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in hot mode
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P0742

Torque Converter Clutch System--Stuck ON

B

The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P0748

Pressure Control Solenoid Circuit--Electrical

D

    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated
    • The PC solenoid valve is OFF

P0751

1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve--Performance

A

    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated
    • The PCM/VCM commands D2 line pressure
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits 3-2 downshifts if the vehicle speed is greater than 48 km/h (30 mph)

P0753

1-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit--Electrical

A (4.3L)

B (4.8L and 5.3L)

    • The PCM/VCM commands D2 line pressure
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits 3-2 downshifts if the vehicle speed is greater than 48 km/h (30 mph)
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P0756

2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve--Performance

A

    • The PCM/VCM commands third gear only
    • The PCM/VCM commands maximum line pressure
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits TCC engagement
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P0758

2-3 Shift Solenoid Circuit--Electrical

A

    • The PCM/VCM commands 3rd gear only
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated
    • The PCM/VCM commands maximum line pressure
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits TCC engagement

P0785

3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit--Electrical

A

    • The PCM/VCM commands a soft landing to 3rd gear
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits TCC engagement
    • The PCM/VCM commands maximum line pressure
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in hot mode
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P1810

Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch Assembly Circuit Malfunction

B

    • The PCM/VCM commands D2 line pressure
    • The PCM/VCM commands D4 shift pattern
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P1860

Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation Solenoid Circuit--Electrical

A (4.3L)

B (4.8L and 5.3L)

    • The PCM/VCM inhibits TCC engagement
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in hot mode
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P1870

Transmission Component Slipping

B

    • The PCM/VCM inhibits TCC engagement
    • The PCM/VCM commands maximum line pressure
    • The PCM/VCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in hot mode
    • The PCM/VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated

P1875

4 Wheel Drive Low Switch Circuit Malfunction

B

The PCM/VCM commands a normal shift pattern

*DTC Types:

  • A-Emission-related, turns the MIL ON after the first failure.
  • B-Emission-related, turns the MIL ON after two consecutive trips with failure.
  • C-Non-emission-related, turns the service lamp ON after the first failure.
  • D-Non-emission-related, no lamps.