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1) Using scan tool, read DTCs. On AN and DN bodies, go to
next step. On all except AN and DN bodies, if DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS
counter is not displayed or displayed count is not "0", go to step
15). If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS counter is displayed and displayed
count is "0", go to next step.
2) Repair any other transmission related DTCs before
proceeding. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) & DRB MESSAGES table.
If no other transmission related DTCs exist, go to next step.
3) Start engine. Allow engine to reach normal operating
temperature. Set parking brake, depress brake pedal and place gear
selector in "D" position. Using scan tool, read governor pressure
sensor value. If value is greater than 3 psi (.2 kg/cm
), go to next
step. If value is 3 psi (.2 kg/cm) or less, go to step 7).
4) Turn ignition off. Install a pressure gauge at
transmission governor pressure test port. See TESTING in appropriate
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL article. Start engine. With gear
selector in "D” position, read gauge pressure. If pressure is
less than 5 psi (.3 kg/cm
), go to step 12). If pressure is 5 psi (.3
kg/cm) or greater, go to next step.
5) Turn engine off. Drain transmission fluid and remove oil
pan. Inspect oil pan for burnt oil and debris. Repair transmission as
necessary. See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL article. If
transmission is okay, go to next step.
6) Replace governor pressure solenoid. Start engine. Read
gauge pressure. If pressure is less than 5 psi (.3 kg/cm
), testing is
complete. If pressure is 5 psi (.3 kg/cm) or greater, replace valve
body.
NOTE: Removing transmission control relay in the following step may
set other DTCs. Disregard these DTCs.
7) Place gear selector in Park. With engine still running,
remove transmission control relay. Depress brake pedal and place gear
selector in "D" position. Read governor pressure sensor value. If
value is 40-55 psi (2.8-3.9 kg/cm
), go to next step. If value is not
as specified, go to step 10).
8) Turn engine off. Install transmission control relay. Drive
vehicle at 25-30 MPH. Using scan tool, monitor governor actual
pressure and target pressure. If pressures do not stay consistently
within 5 psi (.3 kg/cm
) of each other within 3 seconds, go to next
step. If pressures stay consistently within 5 psi (.3 kg/cm) of each
other, test is complete.
9) Replace governor pressure solenoid. Drive vehicle at 25-30
MPH. Using scan tool, monitor governor actual pressure and target
pressure. If pressures do not stay consistently within 5 psi (.3
kg/cm
) of each other, repair internal transmission leakage problem.
If pressures stay consistently within 5 psi (.3 kg/cm) of each other,
testing is complete.
10) On all bodies except WJ body, go to next step. On WJ
body, turn ignition on, engine off. Measure voltage (backprobe)
between ground and 5-volt supply circuit at transmission solenoid
harness connector. If voltage is 4.5 volts or less, repair 5-volt
supply circuit for low voltage. If voltage is greater than 4.5 volts,
go to next step.
11) Turn ignition off. Install transmission control relay.
Install a pressure gauge at governor pressure test port. See TESTING
in appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL article. Start engine.
Remove transmission control relay. Depress brake pedal and place gear
selector in "D" position. Read gauge pressure. If pressure is 40-55
psi (2.8-3.9 kg/cm
), go to next step. If pressure is not as
specified, go to step 13).
12) Turn ignition off. Disconnect transmission solenoid
harness connector. Inspect connector and terminals for damage. Repair
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as necessary. If connector and terminals are okay, turn ignition on.
Measure voltage between ground and 5-volt supply circuit at
transmission solenoid harness connector. If voltage is 4.5 volts or
less, repair open 5-volt supply circuit. If voltage is greater than 4.
5 volts, replace governor pressure sensor.
13) Turn engine off. Install transmission control relay.
Drain transmission fluid and remove oil pan. Inspect pan for burnt oil
and debris. Repair transmission as necessary. See appropriate
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL article. If transmission is okay, go
to next step.
14) Replace governor pressure solenoid. Replace transmission
oil pan and refill fluid. Start engine. Remove transmission control
relay. Depress brake pedal and place gear selector in "D" position.
Read gauge pressure. If pressure is 40-55 psi (2.8-3.9 kg/cm
),
testing is complete. If pressure is not as specified, replace valve
body.
15) Conditions required to set DTC P1756 are not present at
this time. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Start engine and check for
DTCs. Wiggle wiring harness between governor pressure sensor and PCM.
Note if DTC P1756 resets. If DTC P1756 resets, repair wiring harness
as necessary. If DTC P1756 does not reset, see INACTIVE DTC CONDITION
under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Testing is complete.
DTC P1757: GOV PRES ABOVE 3 PSI IN GEAR WITH 0 MPH
Circuit Description
Circuit is monitored continuously while key is on and engine
running, not in Park or Neutral position or with Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) illuminated. Code sets if governor pressure sensor is
greater than 3 psi (.2 kg/cm
) when requested pressure is zero with
governor pressure solenoid duty cycle at 95 percent for 2.65 seconds.
Test must fail twice to set code.
Possible Causes
* Other transmission codes are set.
* Solenoid pack connector 5-volt supply circuit open.
* Governor pressure sensor defective.
* Wiring harness and/or connectors defective.
* Transmission fluid burnt or oil pan has excessive debris.
* Valve body defective.
Diagnostic Procedures
1) Using scan tool, read DTCs. On AN and DN bodies, go to
next step. On all except AN and DN bodies, if DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS
counter is not displayed or displayed count is not "0", go to step 8).
If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS counter is displayed and displayed count is
"0", go to next step.
2) Repair any other transmission related DTCs before
proceeding. If no other transmission related DTCs exist, go to next
step.
3) Start engine. Allow engine to reach normal operating
temperature. Set parking brake, depress brake pedal and place gear
selector in "D" position. Using scan tool, read governor pressure
sensor value. If value is greater than 3 psi (.2 kg/cm
), go to next
step. If value is 3 psi (.2 kg/cm) or less, go to step 8).
4) Turn ignition off. Install a pressure gauge at governor
pressure test port. See TESTING in appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OVERHAUL article. Start engine. With gear selector in "D" position,
read gauge pressure. If pressure is less than 3 psi (.2 kg/cm
), go to
step 7). If pressure is 3 psi (.2 kg/cm) or greater, go to next step.
5) Turn engine off. Drain transmission fluid and remove oil
pan. Inspect oil pan for burnt oil and debris. Repair transmission as
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necessary. See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL article. If
transmission is okay, go to next step.
6) Replace governor pressure solenoid. Replace transmission
oil pan and refill fluid. Start engine. Read gauge pressure. If
pressure is less than 3 psi (.2 kg/cm
), testing is complete. If
pressure is 3 psi (.2 kg/cm) or greater, replace valve body.
7) Turn ignition off. Disconnect transmission solenoid
harness connector. Inspect connector and terminals for damage. Repair
as necessary. If connector and terminals are okay, turn ignition on.
Measure voltage between ground and 5-volt supply circuit at
transmission solenoid harness connector. If voltage is 4.5 volts or
less, repair open 5-volt supply circuit. If voltage is greater than 4.
5 volts, replace governor pressure sensor.
8) Using scan tool, read and record FREEZE FRAME data. Ensure
CAUSED BY DTC hex code matches DTC message on screen. Using wiring
diagram as a guide, inspect wiring and connectors. Repair wiring
harness as necessary. If wiring and connectors are okay, go to next
step.
9) Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Drive vehicle at 0-20 MPH and
come to complete for 20 seconds. Repeat road test 5 times. Using scan
tool, monitor governor actual pressure and target pressure. If
pressures greater than 3 psi (.2 kg/cm
) at zero MPH appears, repair
wiring harness as necessary. If pressures greater than 3 psi (.2
kg/cm
) at zero MPH do not appear, testing is complete.
DTC P1762: GOV PRESS SEN OFFSET VOLTS TOO LOW OR HIGH
Circuit Description
Circuit is monitored continuously while key is on and engine
running. Code sets if governor pressure is out of range for 1.3
seconds. Test must fail 3 times to set code.
Possible Causes
* Solenoid pack connector 5 volt supply circuit open.
* Governor pressure sensor ground circuit open.
* Governor pressure sensor wiring harness and/or connectors
defective.
* Transmission fluid burnt or oil pan has excessive debris.
Diagnostic Procedures
1) Using scan tool, read DTCs. On AN and DN bodies, go to
next step. On all except AN and DN bodies, if DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS
counter is not displayed or displayed count is not "0", go to step 9).
If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS counter is displayed and displayed count is
"0", go to next step.
2) Start engine and allow it to reach normal temperature.
Check transmission fluid level and condition. Correct transmission
fluid level or condition as necessary. If transmission fluid level and
condition are okay, go to next step.
3) Turn ignition off and back on. Do not start. Using scan
tool, check Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch operation. Repair PNP
switch as necessary. If PNP switch operation is okay, go to next step.
4) Start engine. Place gear selector in Neutral. Using scan
tool, read GOV PRESSURE voltage. If voltage is not .30-.76 volt, go to
step 6). If voltage is as specified, go to next step.
5) While monitoring GOV PRESSURE sensor voltage, wiggle
connectors and wiring harness between governor pressure sensor and
PCM. If voltage changes while wiggling connectors and harness, repair
connector or harness as necessary. If voltage does not change,
conditions required to set DTC P1762 are not present at this time. DTC
P1762 sets if governor pressure sensor input is less than or greater
than a predetermined PNP switch calibration for 1.3 seconds under
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predetermined conditions. Possible causes are: faulty governor
pressure sensor, shorted or open 5-volt supply circuit or faulty PCM.
Testing is complete.
6) While monitoring GOV PRESSURE sensor voltage, wiggle
connectors and wiring harness between governor pressure sensor and
PCM. If voltage changes while wiggling connectors and harness, repair
connector or harness as necessary. If voltage does not change, go to
next step.
7) Read and record FREEZE FRAME data. Turn ignition off.
Disconnect transmission solenoid harness connector. Inspect connector
and terminals for damage. Repair as necessary. If connector and
terminals are okay, turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground
and 5-volt supply circuit at transmission solenoid harness connector.
If voltage is less than 4.5 volts, repair open 5-volt supply circuit.
If voltage is 4.5 volts or greater, go to next step.
8) Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM harness connectors.
Inspect connectors and terminals for damage. Repair as necessary. If
connectors and terminals are okay, measure resistance of ground
circuit between transmission solenoid harness connector and Black PCM
harness connector C1. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, repair open
ground circuit. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step.
9) Reconnect all harness connectors. Start engine. Use scan
tool to read and record FREEZE FRAME data. Erase DTCs. Start engine
and allow it to idle in Neutral or Park for 3 minutes. Read DTCs. If
DTC P1762 does not reset test is complete. If DTC P1762 resets, go to
next step.
10) Drain transmission fluid and remove oil pan. Replace
governor pressure sensor. Inspect oil pan for burnt oil and debris.
Repair transmission as necessary. See appropriate AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL article. If transmission is okay, no problem is
found at this time. Testing is complete.
DTC P1763: GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO HIGH
Circuit Description
Circuit is monitored continuously while key is on and engine
running. Code sets if governor pressure signal voltage is greater than
4.89 volts for 8.5 seconds.
Possible Causes
* Solenoid pack connector 5 volt supply circuit open.
* Governor pressure sensor ground circuit open.
* Governor pressure sensor wiring harness and/or connectors
defective.
* Governor pressure/temperature sensor defective.
* Governor pressure sensor signal circuit short to voltage.
* Governor pressure sensor signal circuit open.
* PCM defective.
Diagnostic Procedures
1) Using scan tool read DTCs. If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS
counter is not displayed or displayed count is not "0", go to step
22). If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS counter is displayed and displayed
count is "0", indicating DTC still exists, go to next step.
2) Turn ignition off. Disconnect transmission solenoid
harness connector. Inspect connector and terminals for damage. Repair
as necessary. If connector and terminals are okay, turn ignition on.
Measure voltage between ground and 5-volt supply circuit at
transmission solenoid harness connector. If voltage is 4.5-5.5 volts,
go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, repair open 5-volt
supply circuit.
3) Reconnect transmission solenoid harness connector. Using
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* D RIV ETR AIN S YSTE M S U NIF O RM IN SPEC TIO N G UID ELIN ES *
1 999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
GENERAL INFORMATION
Drivetrain/Transmission Motorist Assurance Program
Standards For Automotive Repair
All Makes and Models
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS & SUGGESTIONS
Drive/Power Train Assemblies
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLIES
DIFFERENTIAL AND FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLIES
MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLIES
TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLIES
Drive/Power Train Components
ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL)
ACTUATORS (VACUUM)
AXLES
BEARINGS AND RACES
BELL CRANKS
BELL HOUSINGS
BUSHINGS (EXTERNAL)
CABLES (SPEEDOMETER)
CABLES (TV, DETENT AND SHIFT)
CARRIER BEARINGS
CLUTCH CABLES AND CABLE HOUSINGS
CLUTCH DISCS (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
CLUTCH FORKS
CLUTCH LINKAGES (MECHANICAL)
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERS
CLUTCH PEDALS
CLUTCH PIVOTS
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATES
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARINGS
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDERS (CONCENTRIC)
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDERS (CONVENTIONAL OR EXTERNAL)
COMPANION FLANGES
CONNECTORS
COOLER BYPASS VALVES
COOLER LINES
COOLERS
CV JOINTS
DIP STICK TUBES
DIP STICKS (FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS)
DOWEL PINS, GUIDES AND PILOT HOLES
DRIVE SHAFT FLANGES
DRIVE SHAFTS AND HALF SHAFTS
DUST BOOTS
ENGINE MOUNTS
EXCITER RINGS
FILLER TUBES
FILTERS AND SCREENS
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Transfer Case All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Manual All 75W-90 Synthc. API GL4
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trucks. Use only API approved oil with Starburst Symbol.
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a 5% Friction Modifier, such as Mopar Gear Oil Additive
Friction Modifier.
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A/C Charge Capacity 32 Oz. (.9Kg)
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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