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14 Ignition Off.
Disconnect Starter Relay Output Wire from the Starter Solenoid.
Disconnect the Starter Relay Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an ohmmeter, measure Starter Relay Output Circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 19
No®Repair open Starter Relay Output Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
15 Ignition Off
Check the Battery Cables for high resistance. (Use Service Manual procedure.)
Did either Battery Circuit have a voltage drop greater than 0.2 volt?All
Ye s®Repair the Battery Circuit for high resistance.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 16
16 Ignition Off
Attempt to manually rotate the Crankshaft 360 degrees.
Is the Crankshaft able to rotate 360 degrees?All
Ye s®Go To 17
No®Repair the Engine mechanical problem as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
17 Ignition Off.
Disconnect Starter Relay Output Wire from the Starter Solenoid.
Disconnect the Starter Relay Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an ohmmeter, measure Starter Relay Output Circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 18
No®Repair open Starter Relay Output Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
18 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Starter Relay Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With a Voltmeter, measure the Fused B(+) Circuit.
Is the voltage above 11.6 volts?All
Ye s®Go To 19
No®Repair open Fused B(+) Circuit. (check Ignition Switch Fuse in
PDC).
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
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19 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Starter Relay Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With a voltmeter, probe Ignition Switch Output Circuit.
While attempting to crank the engine, read the Voltmeter.
Is the voltage above 10 volts?All
Ye s®Go To 20
No®Repair the open Ignition Switch Output (Start) Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
20 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Starter Motor is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the Starter Motor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
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Symptom:
* START AND STALL CONDITION
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1Note: Ensure the SKIM has proper communication and that there are no
SKIM DTC's present before continuing.
At this point in the diagnostic test procedure, it is assumed that all of the engine
electrical systems are operating as designed and are not the cause of a start and stall,
or a no start problem.
The following additional items should be checked as possible mechanical problems.
Any one of these items can produce a start and stall, or no start condition; none can
be overlooked as a possible cause.
1. ENGINE VALVE TIMING - must be within specifications
2. ENGINE COMPRESSION - must be within specifications
3. ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be free of any restrictions
4. ENGINE PCV SYSTEM - must flow freely
5. FUEL - must be free of contamination
6. ENGINE SECONDARY IGNITION CHECK - must exhibit a normal scope pattern
7. THROTTLE BODY - must be free of any coking conditions.
8. IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR - passages must be free of any debris or carbon.
Always look for any Technical Service Bulletins that may relate to this condition.All
Test Complete.
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Symptom:
P-0740 TORQUE CONV CLUTCH, NO RPM DROP AT LOCKUP
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0740 TORQUE CONV CLUTCH, NO RPM DROP AT LOCKUP
When Monitored: Continuously when no matured or maturing Trouble Code and throttle
position >10% and constant for 4.4 seconds before TCC engagement requested: No TCC
solenoid circuit, any cam/crank-related code, VSS, any TPS-related code and Battery
voltage >11.0
Set Condition: Torque Converter malfunctions that are detected are the FTC not locking
up properly when desired, and the torque converter not unlocking properly when desired.
3 consecutive test failures over one trip will store the code. 2 bad trips will set the code.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
DIFF, SHAFT, OR GEARS DEFECTIVE
TCC SOL DEFECTIVE
TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY DEF OR TCC SOL STUCK
TRANSMISSION FLUID DIRTY OR LEVEL LOW
VEHICLE CONFIGURATION NON-STANDARD
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB, read codes.
Is the Global Good Trip displayed and equal to 0?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Test Complete.
2 Ignition Off
At the9Cooler In9port puta0to300PSIgauge using a9T9. Ensure line is long
enough to reach in driver's side of vehicle so gauge can be monitored while driving.
Road test vehicle. Gear select in drive. While monitoring DRB, achieve 50 MPH.
While doing this, notice the gauge will read around 15 PSI until lockup is achieved
in 3rd gear. If the TCC Solenoid is operating properly, the gauge pressure will
fluctuate when lockup is achieved.
Did gauge fluctuate?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Refer to service instructions for proper service procedure on
Torque Converter Assembly or stuck TCC Solenoid and repair as
necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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3 Ignition Off
Check Transmission Fluid level and ensure it is clear of any debris.
Is the Transmission Fluid okay?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
4 Ignition Off
Disconnect the TCC Solenoid connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Turn key on.
Use a Voltmeter in the following step.
Using a Voltmeter, measure the Fused Ignition Switch Output Circuit at Solenoid
Connector.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair the open Fused Ignition Switch Output Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
5 Ignition Off
Disconnect the TCC Solenoid connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With an Ohmmeter, measure across the Solenoid for resistance.
Was resistance between 30.0 and 50.0 ohms?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Replace TCC Solenoid.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
6 Drive Vehicle
Maintain 50 MPH per DRB. Wait 10 seconds in lockup. Record Engine RPM.
Was engine RPM 2200 +/- 50 RPM?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Inspect Differential, Output Shaft, or Gear Box. Refer to service
instructions for proper diagnosis.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
7 Ignition Off
Remove VSS.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Inspect sensor and gear for damage, also improper wheel size.
Were any problems found?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
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Symptom:
P-0743 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID CIRCUIT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0743 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID CIRCUIT
When Monitored: With the ignition key on.
Set Condition: An open or shorted condition is detected in the Torque Converter Clutch
Solenoid Control Circuit.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID DEFECTIVE
TCC SOLENOID CIRCUIT W/H INTERMITTENT DEFECT
TCC SOLENOID CIRCUIT W/H OBSERVABLE DEFECT
TCC SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
TCC SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
PCM DEFECTIVE (TCC SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB, read codes.
Is the Global Good Trip displayed and equal to 0?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 7
2 Ignition Off
Disconnect the TCC Solenoid Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Key on.
With the Voltmeter, probe the voltage of the Fused Ignition Switch Output Circuit at
Solenoid Connector.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the open Fused Ignition Switch Output Circuit..
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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3 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Key on.
With the voltmeter, probe the TCC Solenoid Control Circuit at the PCM connector.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Replace the TCC Solenoid.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
4 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module Connector.
Disconnect the TCC Solenoid Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the TCC Solenoid Control Circuit from the TCC
Solenoid Connector to the PCM Connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair the open TCC Solenoid Control Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
5 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module Connector.
Disconnect the TCC Solenoid Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With the DRB in ohmmeter mode, measure between the TCC Solenoid Control
Circuit and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Repair the TCC Solenoid Control Circuit short to ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 6
6 If there are no potential causes remaining, the PCM is assumed to be defective.
View repair options.TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
7 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB, erase codes.
Turn ignition off for 10 seconds, then turn ignition on.
With the DRB actuate the TCC Solenoid.
With the DRB, read codes.
Wiggle Wiring Harness from the Solenoid to PCM.
Does the TCC Solenoid Control Circuit code return?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Repair as necessary where wiggling caused problem to appear.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 8
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8 Ignition Off
Using the schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATIC
3-SPD, 31TH
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
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