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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P2723:  Clutch Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 5 - Stuck Off

DTC P2724:  Clutch Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 5 - Stuck On

Diagnostic Fault Information

The following fault table gives examples of how hydraulic circuit problems and malfunctioning hard parts affect the transmission operation.

Component

Cause

DTCs

1-2-3-4 and 3-5-R Clutch Housing Assembly

1-2-3-4 clutch backing plate retaining ring not seated, causing the piston to over-travel and cut 1-2-3-4 clutch piston seal

P2723

Fluid Pump Cover Assembly

    • Fluid pump cover pump damage or debris between torque converter housing causing pump slide damage
    • Fluid pump cover vanes and fluid pump rotor broken

P2723

Lower Control Valve Body Assembly

Clutch select valve stuck off - debris, sediment, binding or scored bore

P2723


Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio

Gear

Shift SOL 1

1-2-3-4 CL PC SOL 5 N.L.

2-6 CL PC SOL 4 N.L.

3-5 REV CL PC SOL 2 N.H.

LOW REV 4-5-6 CL PC SOL 3 N.H.

Gear Ratio

Park

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

--

Reverse

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

2.940

Neutral

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

--

1st Braking

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

4.584

1st

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

4.584

2nd

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

2.964

3rd

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

1.912

4th

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

1.446

5th

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

1.000

6th

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

0.746

Effective Final Drive Ratio - 6T40/45 - 3.17/3.87

For shift solenoid 1, "ON" = Solenoid Energized (Pressurized) "OFF" = Solenoid De-energized (No Pressure)

For pressure control solenoids, "ON" = Pressurized, "OFF" = No Pressure

Circuit/System Description

The clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 5 is part of the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly. The control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly has no serviceable parts. The PC solenoid 5 is a normally high-pressure control solenoid which provides fluid pressure to the 1-2-3-4 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 1-2-3-4 pressure is high. When commanded on, the clutch PC solenoid 5 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. The TCM calculates gear ratio based on data from the automatic transmission input speed sensor (ISS) and the output speed sensor (OSS). The TCM compares the known transmission gear ratio to a calculated gear ratio for each commanded gear.

Conditions for Running the DTC

P2723

    • No ISS DTCs P0716 or P0717.
    • No OSS DTCs P0722 or P0723.
    • No IMS DTCs P1825 or P1915.
    • The transmission input shaft speed is 60 RPM or greater.
    • 1-2-3-4 clutch is commanded ON.

P2724

    • No ISS DTCs P0716 or P0717.
    • No OSS DTCs P0722 or P0723.
    • No IMS DTCs P1825 or P1915.
    • The transmission output shaft speed is 200 RPM or greater.
    • 1-2-3-4 clutch is commanded OFF.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P2723

The TCM detects an incorrect on-coming clutch gear ratio, or flare, when the 1-2-3-4 clutch is commanded ON for 4.0 seconds and the transmission input shaft speed is 33 RPM or greater from the anticipated input shaft speed.

P2724

The TCM detects an incorrect off-going clutch gear ratio, or tie-up, when the 1-2-3-4 clutch is commanded OFF for 1.2 seconds and the transmission input shaft speed is 40 RPM or less from the anticipated input shaft speed.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTCs P2723 and P2724 are Type A DTCs.
    • The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
    • DTC P2723 defaults to Reverse, Park, Neutral, 5th, or 6th gear.
    • DTC P2724 defaults to Reverse, Park, Neutral, 1st, or 2nd gear.

Conditions for Clearing the DIC/DTC

DTCs P2723 and P2724 are Type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

P2723

DTC P2723 detects a neutral gear when the 1-2-3-4 clutch in enabled for 2nd and 6th gear.

P2724

DTC P2724 detects a clutch tie-up when the 1-2-3-4 clutch in on-coming.

    • When attempting to set transmission performance DTCs, observe the Freeze Frame and Failure Records to assist in duplicating the failure conditions.
    • Use the scan tool to view the PC sol. 5 status and refer to the Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Logic table to determine when a PC solenoid 5 switch should be active or inactive for a given gear. This will help to determine if the hydraulic circuit is functioning and if the PC solenoid or the valve train is in an incorrect position.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Drive Range, First Gear
    •  DTC P2723 or P2724
    •  Drive Range, Third Gear
    •  Drive Range - Fourth Gear
    •  Drive Range, Fifth Gear
    •  Drive Range, Fifth Gear Default
    •  Drive Range, Sixth Gear

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

    •  Transmission General Description
    •  Transmission Component and System Description
    •  Electronic Component Description

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Special Tools

    • DT-48616 Control Solenoid Test Plate
    • DT-48616-10 Adapter Harness

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Perform the Transmission Fluid Check .
  2. 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.
  3. If the DTC resets, go to Circuit/System Testing.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Perform the Line Pressure Check .
  2. If the pressure is out of specification, correct this concern first.
  3. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Cleaning and retest the DTC as outlined in the Circuit/System Verification steps.
  4. If the DTC resets, continue on with testing.
  5. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection .
  6. If a concern is found, repair or replace the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.
  7. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Solenoid Performance Test .
  8. If the solenoid is found to be leaking or stuck closed, replace the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.
  9. Inspect the control valve lower body assembly for sticking valves, damage, scored bores, or debris.
  10. If a concern if found in the valve body, repair or replace the valve body as necessary.
  11. Inspect the 1-2-3-4 clutch assembly for damage.
  12. If a concern is found in the 1-2-3-4 clutch assembly, repair or replace as necessary.

Component Testing

Operating the transmission under the following conditions will verify that the PC solenoid or a portion of the hydraulic control circuit is not functioning as it should.

PC Sol 5 Operation

Transmission Operating Conditions

Transmission Condition if PC Sol. 5 is Stuck OFF

DTC

Steady State: Gears 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Neutral

P2723

Garage Shift: Park/Neutral to Reverse/Drive

Neutral

P2723

Downshift: from gears 5th or 6th to 1st, 2nd, or 3rd

Neutral

P2723

Steady State: Gears 5th or 6th

1, 2, 3, 4

P2724

Upshift: from gears 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th to 5th or 6th

2nd or 6th

P2724

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

       Important: Before replacing the TCM, perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection .

    • Refer to Control Module References for control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly replacement, setup, and programming.
    • Perform the Service Fast Learn Adapts following all transmission related repairs.
    • Perform the:
       -  Internal Components Removal
       -  Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing Disassemble
       -  Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing Cleaning and Inspection
       -  Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing Assemble
       -  Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing, and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Plate Installation