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Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 2009 🢒 Insignia Wagon (Global Epsilon) 🢒 Transmission 🢒 Automatic Transmission - AF40-6 🢒 DTC P0731

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 Descriptor

DTC P0731: 1st Gear Ratio Incorrect

Diagnostic Fault Information

Component

Condition

DTCs

Valve Body Assembly
    • incorrect transmission fluid level
    • clogged hydraulic system
    • plugged or restricted passages
    • gasket leaking

P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P0780, P1731

Line Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid Valve
    • incorrect transmission fluid level
    • clogged hydraulic system
    • mechanically stuck in the applied position
    • gasket leaking

P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P0780, P1731

Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve
    • incorrect transmission fluid level
    • clogged hydraulic system
    • mechanically stuck in the applied position
    • gasket leaking

P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P0780, P1731

Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid Valve
    • incorrect transmission fluid level
    • clogged hydraulic system
    • mechanically stuck in the applied position
    • gasket leaking

P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P0780, P1731

Fluid Pump Cover Assembly

Fluid pump cover vanes and fluid pump rotor broken

P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P0780, P1731

Circuit/System Description

The shift control solenoid assembly (SLC1, SLC2, SLC3, SLB1) and the line pressure control solenoid (SLT) are installed on the front valve body. The solenoids linearly control hydraulic pressure in response to signals output from the transmission control module (TCM). SLC1, SLC2, SLC3, SLB1 controls hydraulic pressure to the clutches (C1, C2, C3) and brake (B1) for smooth shifting. According to each shift control solenoid assembly, the transmission shifts from 1st gear into 6th gear and vice versa. As a fail-safe function, if any shift control solenoid assembly abnormality occurs, the TCM will disable the current to the solenoids.

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The ignition voltage is between 10.2 V and 15.5 V.
    • The engine speed is greater than 400 RPM for 2 s.
    • The transmission is not in emergency mode.
    • TCM communication is normal.
    • Transmission fluid temperature is higher than 20°C (68°F).
    • DTCs P0716. P0717, P0721 and P0722 are not set.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Driving in D range, 1st gear.
    • Measured gear ratio deviates more than 20% from expected ratio.
    • Determined after 12 times lasting 1 s or more.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • DTC P0731 is a Type C DTC
    • Torque limitation in "D" range 150 N·m (110 ft-lb), in "R" range 170 N·m (125 ft-lb).
    • The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
    • The TCM turns OFF all solenoids.
    • The TCM allows the vehicle to operate only in second gear und "R" range after a stop.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • DTC P0731 is a Type C DTC.
    • Measured gear ratio deviates less than 4% from expected ratio.

Diagnostic Aids

When attempting to set transmission performance DTCs, observe the Freeze Frame and Failure Records to assist in duplicating the failure conditions. Ensure the transmission fluid level, color and odor is correct and there are no leaks. If there are any other transmission DTCs set, diagnose those first.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

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

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

Circuit/System Verification
  1. Verify the transmission fluid level , color and odor is correct.
  2. Operate the vehicle to induce a shift from fifth to sixth gear while observing the following scan tool parameters. The scan tool parameters has to change the proper value referring to the current gear, compare the proper values with: Transmission System Description and Operation. Perform this action 2 times.
    3. • Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 1 Current
    • Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 2 Current
    • Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 Current
    • Brake Band Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Current
    • Shift Solenoid Valve 1
    • Shift Solenoid Valve 2
    ⇒If the scan tool parameter does not change the proper value and no other DTC than P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P0780, P1731 is set, go to Circuit/System Testing.
    ⇒If any other DTC is set, diagnose that DTC first.

Circuit/System Testing

Dynamic Test

  1. Perform the line pressure check Line Pressure Check.
  2. Perform the transmission fluid check Transmission Fluid Check.
  3. If all circuits test normal, replace the K71 Transmission Control Module (TCM). Verify the DTC does not reset.
    4. ⇒If the DTC resets replace the control valve body.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    • Control valve body replacement. Refer to Control Valve Body Replacement for replacement, setup and programming.
    • TCM, refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.
       ⇒Perform the Transmission Adaptive Functions.