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Circuit Description

The 2-3 shift solenoid (2-3 SS) valve is supplied with fused ignition voltage. The ground path is controlled by the TCM. When the TCM commands the solenoid OFF, a ground path is not provided and the filtered line pressure that is fed to the solenoid is exhausted. When the TCM commands the solenoid ON, a ground path is provided and the exhaust port is blocked, stopping the exhaust of line pressure.

The TCM identifies a 2-3 SS valve performance condition by monitoring the commanded gear versus the gear ratio. Refer to Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio .

If the TCM detects a 2nd gear ratio when 3rd gear is commanded and a 1st gear ratio when 4th gear is commanded, then DTC P0757 sets. DTC P0757 is a type A DTC.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0757 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve Performance - No Third or Fourth Gear

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • No TP sensor DTC P0120 or P0220.
    • No ISS DTC P0716 or P0717.
    • No VSS DTC P0722 or P0723.
    • No TCC system stuck ON DTC P0742.
    • No 1-2 SS valve electrical DTC P0973 or P0974.
    • No 2-3 SS valve electrical DTC P0976 or P0977.
    • The engine speed is greater than 500 RPM for 5 seconds.
    • The engine torque is 40 N·m (29 lb ft) or more when 3rd gear is commanded.
    • The transmission fluid temperature is between 20°C (68°F) and 130°C (266°F).
    • The calc. throttle position is 8 percent or more.
    • The transmission ISS is 150 RPM or more.
    • The transmission OSS is 53 RPM or more.
    • The time since the last gear change is 1.5 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The following conditions both occur twice:

Condition 1

The TCM commands 3rd gear and the gear ratio indicates 2nd gear, 1.48:1 to 1.65:1, for 2 seconds.

Condition 2

The TCM commands 4th gear and the gear ratio indicates 1st gear, 1.65:1 to 3.09:1, for 2 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The TCM requests the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
    • The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
    • The TCM inhibits 4th gear.
    • The TCM commands an alternate coast shift pattern where downshifts occur at higher vehicle speeds while coasting.
    • The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
    • The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
    • The TCM stores DTC P0757 in TCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The ECM turns OFF the MIL after the third consecutive trip in which the TCM does not send an MIL illlumination request.
    • A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC.
    • The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring.
    • The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM.

Diagnostic Aids

If DTC P0757 is cleared, then will not reset when the vehicle is driven, some of the following conditions may exist:

    • Fluid contamination
    • Plugged fluid circuits
    • Restricted fluid circuits

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step confirms that the TCM commanded all the shifts, but all the shifts did not occur.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check -- Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Did you perform the Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Transmission Fluid Check

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  3. Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. Using the Clear Info function will erase the stored Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the TCM.

  4. Record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
  5. Clear the DTCs.
  6. Accelerate the vehicle in D4 range, ensuring that the TCM commands 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears.
  7. With the scan tool, observe Commanded Gear and Gear Ratio for each gear range.

Did the gear ratios indicate a 1-2-2-1 shift pattern?

1st: 2.87:1 to 2.97:1

2nd: 1.52:1 to 1.62:1

3rd: 0.95:1 to 1.05:1

4th: 0.65:1 to 0.75:1

Go to Step 4

Go to Diagnostic Aids

4

Inspect the 2-3 shift solenoid valve/hydraulic circuit for the following conditions:

    • The 2-3 shift solenoid mechanically stuck ON
    • A stuck or binding 2-3 shift valve

Refer to:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 5

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5

Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:

  1. Select DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
  3. Operate the vehicle under the following conditions:
  4. • Drive the vehicle in D4.
    • Engine torqe must be 50 N·m (37 lb ft) or greater.
    • Ensure that the gear ratios are as specified for 3rd and 4th gear for 0.9 second.
  5. Select Specific DTC.
  6. Enter DTC P0757.

Has the test run and passed?

1st: 2.87:1 to 2.97:1

2nd: 1.52:1 to 1.62:1

3rd: 0.95:1 to 1.05:1

4th: 0.65:1 to 0.75:1

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 2

6

With a scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

System OK