The Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (PC Sol. Valve) is a PCM-controlled device which regulates the transmission line pressure. The PCM compares the TP voltage, the engine speed and other inputs in order to determine the appropriate line pressure for a given load. The PCM applies a varying amperage to the PC Sol. Valve in order to regulate the pressure. The applied amperage can vary from 0.1 to 1.1 amps. The PCM monitors the amperage.
When the PCM detects a continuous open or short to ground in the PC Sol. Valve circuit or the PC Sol. Valve, then DTC P0748 sets. DTC P0748 is a type D DTC.
• | The system voltage is 10-19 volts. |
• | The engine is running. |
• | The difference between the PC Sol. Valve actual return amperage and the desired amperage is 0.16 amp or greater. |
• | The PC Sol. Valve is OFF. |
• | The PCM freezes shift adapts from being updated. |
• | The PCM does not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). |
• | A scan tool can clear the DTC from the PCM history. The PCM clears the DTC from the PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a failure reported. |
• | The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM. |
• | Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the PCM. 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. |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
This step tests the ability of the PCM to command the PC Sol. Valve.
This step tests the PC Sol. Valve and Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly for incorrect resistance.
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 | |||||
Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase the data. Is the PC Sol. Actual Current always within the specified value of the PC Sol. Ref. Current? | 0.16 amp | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||
Is the resistance within the specified range? | 3-7 ohms | |||||||
4 | Is the resistance greater than the specified value? | 7 ohms | ||||||
5 |
Did you find a problem? | -- | ||||||
6 | Is the resistance less than the specified value? | 3 ohms | -- | |||||
7 |
Did you find a problem? | -- | ||||||
8 | Using the J 39200 DVOM and J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit, measure the resistance from terminal C to the transmission case. Is the resistance less than the specified value? | 250K ohms | ||||||
9 |
Did you find a problem? | -- | ||||||
10 | Replace the PC Sol. Valve. Refer to Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Replacement/4L60-E Automatic Transmission On-Vehicle Service. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |||||
11 |
Is the resistance greater than the specified value? | 250K ohms | ||||||
12 | Inspect circuit 1228 and circuit 1229 for an open. Repair the circuits if necessary. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8A. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||||||
13 | Inspect circuit 1228 and circuit 1229 for a short to ground. Repair the circuits if necessary. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8A. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||||||
14 | Replace the PCM. Refer to PCM Replacement, Section 6. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |||||
15 | In order to verify your repair, perform the following procedure:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | System OK |
The Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (PC Sol. Valve) is a VCM-controlled device used to regulate the transmission line pressure. The VCM compares the TP voltage, the engine RPM and other inputs to determine the line pressure appropriate for a given load. The VCM applies a varying amperage to the PC Sol. Valve in order to regulate the pressure. The applied amperage can vary from 0.1 to 1.1 amps. The VCM monitors the amperage.
When the VCM detects a continuous open or short to ground in the PC Sol. Valve circuit or the PC Sol. Valve, then DTC P0748 sets. DTC P0748 is a type D DTC.
• | The system voltage is 10-19 volts. |
• | The engine is running. |
• | The difference between the PC Sol. Valve actual return amperage and the desired amperage is 0.16 amp or greater. |
• | The VCM freezes shift adapts from being updated. |
• | The PC Sol. Valve is OFF. |
• | The VCM does not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). |
• | 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. |
• | 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. |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
This step tests the ability of the VCM to command the PC Sol. Valve.
This step tests the PC Sol. Valve and Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly for incorrect resistance.
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 | |||||
Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase the data. Is the PC Sol. Actual Current always within the specified value of the PC Sol. Ref. Current? | 0.16 amp | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||
Is the resistance within the specified range? | 3-7 ohms | |||||||
4 |
Is the resistance within the specified range? | 3-7 ohms | ||||||
5 | Replace the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly. Refer to 4L60-E Automatic Transmission On-Vehicle Service. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |||||
6 | Measure the resistance from terminal C to the transmission case. Is the resistance less than the specified value? | 9 ohms | ||||||
7 | Inspect the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly for a short to ground. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8A. Replace the harness if necessary. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||||||
8 | Replace the PC Sol. Valve. Refer to Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Replacement/4L60-E Automatic Transmission On-Vehicle Service. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |||||
9 |
Is the resistance greater than the specified value? | 9 ohms | ||||||
10 | Inspect circuit 1228 and circuit 1229 for an open. Repair the circuits if necessary. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8A. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||||||
11 | Inspect circuit 1228 and circuit 1229 for a short to ground. Repair the circuits if necessary. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8A. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||||||
12 | Replace the VCM. Refer to VCM Replacement, Section 6. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |||||
13 | In order to verify your repair, perform the following procedure:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | System OK |