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Diagnostic Test
1.CHECKFORRELATEDDTCS
With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTCs.
Are there any Transmission: solenoid, line pressure, speed sensor, and/or loss of prime DTCs present?
Ye s>>
Refer to appropriate symptom in the Transmission category. Perform the test for P0944-LOSS OF
PRIME first if it is present.
No>>
Go To 2
2.CHECK IF DTC IS CURRENT
With the scan tool, read and record the DTC EVENT DATA.
NOTE: Make sure to record all DTC EVENT DATA stored in the scan tool for future reference in this test
procedure.
Does the DTC EVENT DATA display information for the DTC P0732?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Go To 3
3.CHECK DTC EVENT DATA
In the DTC EVENT DATA, identify the DTC that was recorded earlier.
Does the DTC EVENT DATA display information for the DTC P1790, with target gear = 2nd, or with both
2C and UD clutches applying?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Go To 7
4.CHECK RPM IN DTC EVENT DATA
Refer to the DTC EVENT DATA recorded earlier.
Does the Input RPM read zero?
Ye s>>
Check the input speed sensor and wiring. Refer to test P0715 and diagnose asif the DTC is current.
No>>
Go To 5
5.CHECK LINE PRESSURE READING
Refer to the DTC EVENT DATA recorded earlier.
Isthelinepressurereadingmorethan10 psi below the desired line pressure?
Ye s>>
Go To 6
No>>
Go To 7
6.CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Remove and inspect the Transmission Oil Pan for excessive debris per the Service Information.
Remove and inspect the Primary Oil Filter per the Service Information.
NOTE: Make sure the Primary Transmission Oil Filter and seal are properly installed and are not cracked or
split.
Does the Oil Pan contain excessive debris and/or is the Primary Oil Filter cracked, plugged or mis-in-
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stalled?
Ye s>>
Repair the plugged, cracked, or split Primary Transmission Oil Filter and/or seal. If excessive clutch
debris is present, check the clutches for damage. Refer to the Service Information for the proper
hydraulic clutch repair procedure.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Remove the Transmission Oil Pump per the Service Information. Check the main Regulator Valve for
sticking in its bore, scoring, and/or damage and clean and repair as necessary. If no problem is found,
replace the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
7.CHECK IF THE DTC P0732 IS CURRENT
With the scan tool, perform the 2nd Gear Clutch Test. Follow the instructions on the scan tool.
Increase the throttle angle, TPS Degree, to 30° for no more than a few seconds.
CAUTION: Do not overheat the transmission.
NOTE: If the 2C clutch is faulty, the overrunning clutch will hold and the slip test will pass. The 2nd gear
clutch test will not detect a faulty 2C clutch. However, it will detect a faulty UD clutch.
Did the clutch test pass, did the Input Speed remain at zero?
Ye s>>
Go To 8
No>>
Go To 10
8.CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT OPERATION
Check the Shifter adjustment per the Service Information.
Intermittent gear ratio DTCs can be set by problems in the Input and Output Speed Sensor circuits and/or Speed
Sensor Ground circuit.
Check the Speed Sensor wiring and connectors for good connection, then performawiggletestusingtheTrans-
mission Simulator, Miller tool #8333.
Were there any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 9
9.CHECK FOR SLIPPAGE
With the scan tool, erase Transmission DTCs.
Road test the vehicle.
Is there an obvious slippage noticed in 2nd gear, or runaway on the 1–2 shift?
Ye s>>
Go To 12
No>>
Go To 15
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10.CHECK THE UD HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CIRCUIT
Remove Transmission Oil Pan and check for excessive debris.
Remove the Valve Body and air check the UD hydraulic clutch circuit (in the case) per the Service Information.
NOTE: The UD clutch passage contains a small bleed orifice, a small amount of air leakage is normal.
Were there any problems found, excessive debris and/or excessive air leakage in the UD clutch hydrau-
lic circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary. Check the UD clutch piston seals, reaction shaft support seal rings and the drib-
bler assembly, and the flatness of the pump valve body and pump housing faces. Check main regulator
valve for sticking in the bore.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 11
11 .CHECK THE UD ACCUMULATOR PISTON
Check the UD bleed orifice, accumulator piston, and accumulator piston seal in the main valve body.
Were there any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary. Refer to the Service Information for proper repair procedures.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly per the Service Information. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE/TRANS SOLENOID/TRS ASSY - REMOVAL)
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
12.CHECK FOR EXCESSIVE DEBRIS
Remove the Transmission Oil Pan and check for excessive debris.
If grey sludge is present, check for a improperly assembled 2C clutch with the thick reaction plate not against the
case.
Remove the valve body and air check the 2C hydraulic clutch circuit (in the 2C/4C clutch retainer) per the Service
Information.
NOTE: The 2C clutch passage contains a small bleed orifice, a small amount of air leakage is normal.
Were there any problems found, excessive debris, improperly assembled 2Cclutch and/or excessive air
leakage in the 2C hydraulic clutch circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary. Refer to the Service Information for proper repair procedures. Note: Check the 2C
piston seals and bleed orifice.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 13
13.CHECK THE 2C ACCUMULATOR
Check the 2C Accumulator piston for cracks or a cut seal.
Check for a cut or missing #7 or #5 check ball.
Check the Solenoid Switch Valve and its plugs for sticking in its bore or excessive wear.
Were there any problems found
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary. Refer to the Service Information for proper repair procedures.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 14
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14.CHECK FOR BROKEN REVERSE SUN GEAR WELD
Working through the windows in the bottom of the case, check for a broken Reverse Sun gear weld to the reaction
carrier as follows:
1) Hold the Transmission Output Shaft by holding the Transmission Manual Lever in the park position.
2) Rotate the Input Annulus gear and drive shell (the drum that encloses thetwo rearmost carriers).
3) Check to see if the reaction carrier (the front-most carrier, whose outer shell is splined to the 2C clutch) is rotat-
ing faster than the drive shell is being turned.
Is the reaction carrier turning faster than the drive shell?
Ye s>>
Replace Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly per the Service Information. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE/TRANS SOLENOID/TRS ASSY - REMOVAL)
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace the reaction carrier per the Service Information.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
15.CHECK IF DTC RESETS
Did the DTC P0732 reset during the road test?
Ye s>>
Go To 16
No>>
Go To 17
16.LIST OF POSSIBLE CAUSES
If any other DTCs set during the road test, refer to the appropriate symptomin the Transmission category.
If no other DTCs set during the road test, below is a list of possible causes,but not strictly limited to those:
Check for excessive debris in the Transmission Oil pan, plugged, cracked,or misinstalled Primary Transmis-
sion Oil Filter and/or seal.
Check for cut and/or missing #7 and #5 check balls in the main valve body.
Check the 2C and UD accumulator pistons and seals, UD bleed orifice, and theSolenoid Switch Valve and
Plugs in the main valve body.
Check the UD clutch piston seals, reaction shaft support seal rings and dribbler assembly.
Check the 2C clutch piston seals, and bleed orifice.
Check the main regulator valve for sticking in its bore and the flatness of the pump valve body and pump
housing faces.
Check for a improperly assembled 2C clutch with the thick reaction plate not against the case.
View repair
Repair
Repair as necessary. Refer to the Service Information for proper repair procedures.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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17.INTERMITTENT DTC
The conditions to set this DTC are not currently present.
With the scan tool, check the DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditionsin which the DTC was set.
If the DTC Event Data shows fault P0732 was set in Park, Reverse, or Neutral,replace the Powertrain Control
Module.
If the DTC Event Data shows fault P0732 set with input RPM = zero, check the input speed sensor and related
wiring.
If the DTC Event Data shows fault P0732 set with line pressure significantly below desired line pressure, check
for the cause of low line pressure (i.e., oil level, misinstalled or damaged primary filter or filter seal, sticking
main regulator valve in pump, etc.).
If the DTC Event Data shows fault P0732 set with the UD or 2C pressure switch open (but line pressure
matches Desired Line Pressure), air check the UD and 2C hydraulic clutch circuits for leakage per the Service
Information. If the UD and 2C hydraulic clutch circuits are OK, replace theTransmission Solenoid/TRS assem-
bly.
Check the gearshift linkage adjustment.
Intermittent Gear Ratio DTCs can be set by problems in the Input and Output Speed Sensor circuits and/or Speed
Sensor Ground circuit.
Remove the Ignition Switch Feed fuse from the TIPM.
CAUTION: Removal of the Ignition Switch Feed fuse from the TIPM will prevent the vehicle from being
startedingear.
WARNING: The Ignition Switch Feed fuse must be removed from the TIPM. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury or death.
Install Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333.
Wiggle wiring and connectors while checking for intermittent operation with the Transmission Simulator.
Gear ratio DTCs can also be set under extreme temperature conditions.
Verify if the problem is only experienced under extreme hot or cold conditions.
Were there any problems found.
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Te s t C o m p l e t e .
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P0733-GEAR RATIO ERROR IN 3RD
For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W
When Monitored:
Continuously with the ignition on, engine running, with the transmissionin gear.
Set Condition:
If the ratio of the Input RPM to the Output RPM does not match the current gearratio. This DTC can take up
to five minutes of problem identification before illuminating the MIL
Possible Causes
RELATED DTCS PRESENT
INPUT SPEED SENSOR OR WIRING
LOW FLUID LEVEL
CRACKED OR MIS-INSTALLED PRIMARY OIL FILTER OR SEAL
BENT OR BROKEN ACCUMULATOR COVER ON MAIN VALVE BODY
WORN SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE OR PLUGS
STUCK OR STICKING MAIN REGULATOR VALVE
BURNED UD OR OD CLUTCH
CUT OD OR UD PISTON SEAL
BROKEN OR MISSING UD OR OD BLEED ORIFICE IN MAIN VALVE BODY
BROKEN OR MISSING BLEED ORIFICE IN UD OR OD CLUTCH PISTON
CUT OD OR UD ACCUMULATOR PISTON SEAL
CRACKED OD OR UD ACCUMULATOR PISTON
CUT OR MISSING #6 CHECK BALL
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/TRS ASSEMBLY
BROKEN WELD - REVERSE CARRIER HUB TO CARRIER
BROKEN REACTION SHAFT SUPPORT SEAL RING
POOR MACHINING ON PUMP VALVE BODY FACE
Always perform the 45RFE/545RFE Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting Procedure before proceeding. (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Theory of Operation
The transmission system uses two speed sensors, one to measure input RPM and one to measure output RPM.
These inputs are essential for proper transmission operation. Therefore, the integrity of this data is verified through
the following checks:
1) Once in a particular gear, if the gear ratio varies from the correct gear ratio, the corresponding in-gear trouble
code is set (DTCs P0731-36).
2) An excessive change in input or output speeds indicating signal intermittent may result in the DTCs P0715 and/or
P0720 being set.
3) If the common speed sensor ground circuit is lost, both sensor inputs will read the pulses from the input speed
sensor when at a stop in neutral. Since the input speed sensor reads 60 teethfrom the input clutch hub and the
output speed sensor reads 30 teeth from the park gear, the result is an apparent speed ratio of 1:2 and may cause
the DTC P1794 to set.
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Diagnostic Test
1.CHECK IF RELATED DTCS ARE PRESENT
With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTCs
Are there any Transmission; solenoid, line pressure, speed sensor, and/or loss of prime DTCs present?
Ye s>>
Refer to appropriate symptom in the Transmission category. Perform the test for P0944-LOSS OF
PRIME first if it is present.
No>>
Go To 2
2.CHECK DTC EVENT DATA
With the scan tool, read and record the DTC EVENT DATA.
NOTE: Make sure to record all DTC EVENT DATA stored in the scan tool for future reference in this test
procedure.
Does the DTC EVENT DATA display information for the DTC P0733?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Go To 3
3.CHECK THE TARGET GEAR IN DTC EVENT DATA
In the DTC EVENT DATA, identify the DTC that was recorded earlier.
Does the DTC EVENT DATA display information for the DTC P1790, with target gear = 3rd, or with both
OD and UD clutches applying?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Go To 7
4.CHECK INPUT RPM IN DTC EVENT DATA
Refer to the DTC EVENT DATA recorded earlier.
Does the Input RPM read zero?
Ye s>>
Check the input speed sensor and wiring. Refer to test P0715 and diagnose asif the DTC is current.
No>>
Go To 5
5.CHECK LINE PRESSURE READING
Refer to the DTC EVENT DATA recorded earlier.
Isthelinepressurereadingmorethan10 psi below the desired line pressure?
Ye s>>
Go To 6
No>>
Go To 7
6.CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Remove and inspect the Transmission Oil Pan for excessive debris per the Service Information.
Remove and inspect the Primary Oil Filter per the Service Information.
NOTE: Make sure the Primary Transmission Oil Filter and seal are properly installed and are not cracked or
split.
Does the Oil Pan contain excessive debris and/or is the Primary Oil Filter cracked, plugged or mis-in-
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stalled?
Ye s>>
Repair the plugged, cracked, or split Primary Transmission Oil Filter and/or seal. If excessive clutch
debris is present, check the clutches for damage. Refer to the Service Information for the proper
hydraulic clutch repair procedure.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Remove the Transmission Oil Pump per the Service Information. Check the main Regulator Valve for
sticking in its bore, scoring, and/or damage and clean and repair as necessary. If no problem is found,
replace the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
7.CHECK IF DTC P0733 IS CURRENT
With the scan tool, perform the 3rd Gear Clutch Test. Follow the instructions on the scan tool.
Increase the throttle angle, TPS Degree, to 30° for no more than a few seconds.
CAUTION: Do not overheat the transmission.
NOTE: If the OD clutch is faulty, the overrunning clutch will hold and the slip test will pass. The 3rd gear
clutch test will not detect a faulty OD clutch. However, it will detect a faulty UD clutch.
Did the clutch test pass, did the Input Speed remain at zero?
Ye s>>
Go To 8
No>>
Go To 10
8.CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT OPERATION
Check the Shifter adjustment per the Service Information.
Intermittent gear ratio DTCs can be set by problems in the Input and Output Speed Sensor circuits and/or Speed
Sensor Ground circuit.
Check the Speed Sensor wiring and connectors for good connection, then performawiggletestusingtheTrans-
mission Simulator, Miller tool #8333.
Were there any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 9
9.CHECK FOR SLIPPAGE
With the scan tool, erase Transmission DTCs.
Road test the vehicle. Check operation in 3rd gear, 4th gear, and Reverse.
Is there an obvious slippage noticed in 3rd gear, or runaway on the 2-3 shift?
Ye s>>
Go To 12
No>>
Go To 16