The following fault table will help determine if a hydraulic circuit or an incorrect position of a valve train component affects the transmission operation.

The clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 3 is integral to the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly and has no serviceable parts. The PC solenoid 3 is a normally high-pressure control solenoid which provides fluid pressure to the BR1 and 456 clutch regulator valve. The TCM controls the solenoid pressure by regulating the exhaust fluid. When the TCM commands the solenoid off, the exhausting fluid is stopped and the BR1 and 456 pressure is high. When commanded on, the clutch PC solenoid 3 regulates the amount of exhausting transmission fluid. Solenoid power is supplied by the TCM through a high side driver (HSD). The HSD protects the circuits and components that the TCM powers. Should the circuit overload the driver will shutdown. After the overload is removed the HSD reset.

P0796

P0797

P0796

The TCM detects an incorrect on-coming clutch gear ratio, or flare, when the low and reverse/4-5-6 clutch is commanded OFF for 0.5 seconds and the transmission input shaft speed is greater than 75 RPM from the anticipated input shaft speed.

P0797

The TCM detects an incorrect off-going clutch gear ratio, or tie-up, when the low and reverse/4-5-6 clutch is commanded ON for 0.5 seconds and the transmission input shaft speed is greater than 40 RPM from the anticipated input shaft speed.

DTCs P0796 and P0797 are Type A DTCs.

When attempting to set transmission performance DTCs, observe the Freeze Frame and Failure Records to assist in duplicating the failure conditions.

Schematic Reference

Description and Operation

Transmission Component and System Description

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Special Tools

1. Perform the Transmission Fluid Check .
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Important: Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records.

3. Record the DTC Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
4. Clear the DTC.
5. Operate the vehicle in DRIVE with the calculated throttle position greater than 15 percent to obtain 72 km/h (45 mph) and achieve 5th gear. Perform this maneuver 2 times.

⇒	If the DTC resets, go to Circuit/System Testing.

1. Perform the Line Pressure Check .

⇒	If the pressure is out of specification, correct this concern first.

2. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Cleaning and retest the DTC as outlined in the Circuit/System Verification steps.

⇒	If the DTC resets, continue on with testing.

3. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection .

⇒	If a concern is found, repair or replace the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.

4. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Solenoid Performance Test .

⇒	If the solenoid is found to be leaking or stuck closed, replace the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.

5. Inspect the control valve upper body assembly for sticking valves, damage, scored bores, or debris.

⇒	If a concern if found in the valve body, repair or replace the valve body as necessary.

6. Inspect the low and reverse/4-5-6 clutch assembly for damage.

⇒	If a concern is found in the low and reverse/4-5-6 clutch assembly, repair or replace as necessary.

Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection .

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.