Circuit Description
The Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve (TCC Sol. Valve) is an electrical device used with the TCC PWM Sol. Valve in order to control the fluid acting on the TCC valve. The TCC valve controls TCC application and release. The solenoid is a normally-open, ON/OFF device. The TCC Sol. Valve attaches to the transmission case assembly extending into the pump cover. The VCM monitors the TP voltage, the vehicle speed, and other inputs in order to determine when to energize the TCC Sol. Valve. The TCC Sol. Valve receives ignition voltage on circuit 1020. The VCM controls the solenoid by providing the ground path through circuit 422.
When the VCM detects a continuous open or a short to ground in the TCC Sol. Valve circuit or in the TCC Sol. Valve, then DTC P0740 sets. DTC P0740 is a type A DTC.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The system voltage is 10-19 volts. |
| • | The engine speed is greater than 450 RPM for 8 seconds. |
| • | Not in fuel cutoff. |
| • | All of the above conditions are met for 5 seconds and either of the following fail conditions occurs for 5 seconds: |
| - | The VCM commands the solenoid ON and the voltage remains high (B+). |
| - | The VCM commands the solenoid OFF and the voltage remains low (0 volt). |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The VCM inhibits TCC engagement. |
| • | The VCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in hot mode. |
| • | The VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated. |
| • | The VCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The VCM turns OFF the MIL after three consecutive ignition cycles without a failure reported. |
| • | A scan tool can clear the DTC from the VCM history. The VCM clears the DTC from the VCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a failure reported. |
| • | The VCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the VCM. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the VCM. Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the transmission 20-way connector. Look for the following conditions: |
| - | A bent terminal |
| - | A backed out terminal |
| - | A damaged terminal |
| - | Poor terminal tension |
| - | A chafed wire |
| - | A broken wire inside the insulation |
| • | When diagnosing for an intermittent short or open condition, massage the wiring harness while watching the test equipment for a change. |
| • | With the TCC engaged, the TCC slip speed should be -20 to +20 RPM. |
| • | A short to ground in the TCC Sol. Valve circuit may also set a TCC Stuck On DTC P0742. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests for voltage to the solenoid.
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This step tests the ability of the VCM and wiring to control the ground circuit.
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This step tests the resistance of the TCC Sol. Valve and the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
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1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | Go to OBD System Check | |||||||
2 |
Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase the data. Is the fuse open? | -- | ||||||||
3 | Inspect circuit 1020, the solenoid, and the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly for a short to ground. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8A. Did you find and correct a problem? | -- | -- | |||||||
Is the test lamp ON? | -- | |||||||||
5 | Repair the open or short to ground in ignition feed circuit 1020 to the TCC Sol. Valve. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8A. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
Does the test lamp turn ON when the TCC Sol. Valve is commanded ON, and OFF when commanded OFF? | -- | |||||||||
7 | Inspect circuit 422 for an open or short to ground. Repair the circuit if necessary. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8A. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||||||||
Is the resistance within the specified range? | 21-33 ohms | |||||||||
9 | Replace the VCM. Refer to VCM Replacement, Section 6. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
10 | Measure the resistance between terminal E and ground, and terminal T and ground. Are both readings greater than the specified value? | 250 K ohms | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |||||||
11 | Replace the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly (this includes the TCC Sol. Valve). Refer to 4L60-E Automatic Transmission On-Vehicle Service. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
12 | In order to verify your repair, perform the following procedure:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | System OK |
