2.CHECK FOR OTHER TRANSMISSION DTC’S PRESENT
Are there any Park/Neutral or other Transmission DTCs present?
Ye s>>
Refer to the Transmission category and perform the appropriate symptom(s). If a Park/Neutral DTC is
present, perform its respective test first. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC -
48RE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
No>>
Go To 3
3.CHECK THE (T38) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connectors.
Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid Assembly harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (T38) Governor Pressure Sensor Signal
circuit between the Transmission Solenoid Assembly harness connector
and the PCM C2 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the (T38) Governor Pressure Sensor Signal circuit
for an open.
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER -
1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AU-
TOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
6.CHECK THE (T38) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO ANOTHER
CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Measure the resistance between the (T38) Governor Pressure Sensor
Signal circuit and all other circuits in the Transmission Solenoid Assem-
bly harness connector.
Is the resistance below 100k ohms between the (T38) Governor
Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and any other circuit(s) in the
Transmission Solenoid Assembly harness connector?
Ye s>>
Repair the (T38) Governor Pressure Sensor Signal circuit
for a short to another circuit(s).
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER -
1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AU-
TOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 7
7.CHECK THE (T38) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OR AN OPEN INTERNAL
Remove the Transmission Oil Pan. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 48RE/FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Reconnect the Transmission Solenoid Assembly harness connector.
Disconnect the Governor Pressure Sensor harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (T38) Governor Pressure Sensor Signal
circuit between the PCM C2 harness connector and the Governor Pres-
sure Sensor harness connector internal to the transmission.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 8
No>>
Replace the Transmission Solenoid Assembly per the Ser-
vice Information. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/AUTOMATIC - 48RE/VALVE BODY - REMOVAL)
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER -
1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AU-
TOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
10.ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Reconnect the PCM harness connector.
Reconnect the Transmission Solenoid Assembly harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
Connect a jumper wire between the (T38) Governor Pressure Sensor
Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit in the Transmission
Governor Pressure Sensor harness connector.
With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC P0869 set?
Ye s>>
Replace the Governor Pressure Sensor per the Service
Information. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/
AUTOMATIC - 48RE/GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR -
REMOVAL)
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER -
1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AU-
TOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Using the schematics as a guide, check the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)pins, terminals, and con-
nectors for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground
circuits. If no problems are found, replace and program the PCM per the Service Information. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -
REMOVAL)
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
11 .INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Use the Freeze Frame Data to help duplicate the conditions in which the DTC originally set. Pay particular attention
to the DTC set conditions, such as, VSS, MAP, ECT, and Load
Using the schematics as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched,
or partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken,bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for any possible open or shorted circuits.
Check for any Service Information Tune-ups or Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were there any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Te s t C o m p l e t e .
Theory of Operation
The Governor Pressure Sensor is used by the PCM to adjust the Governor Pressure to a desired level for shifts in
first, second, and third gear. If the PCM detects the monitored sense voltage is greater than or less than a prede-
termined specification, the PCM will set the desired DTC.
When Monitored:
Continuously with the ignition on and the engine running.
Set Condition:
This DTC will set if the monitored voltage from the Governor Pressure Sensor drops below 0.12 volts for the
period of 8.5 seconds.
Possible Causes
PARK NEUTRAL DTC PRESENT OR OTHER TRANSMISSION DTC’S PRESENT
(T38) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
(T38) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO OTHER CIRCUITS
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Diagnostic Test
1.CHECK IF THE DTC IS CURRENT
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read Engine DTCs.
Record the Freeze Frame data for the reported DTC.
With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Using the Freeze Frame data recorded earlier, try to duplicate the conditions in which the DTC originally set.
NOTE: It may be necessary to road test the vehicle to duplicate the originalset conditions.
With the scan tool, read Engine DTCs.
Did the DTC reset?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Go To 7
2.CHECK FOR OTHER TRANSMISSION DTC’S PRESENT
Are there any Park/Neutral or other Transmission DTCs present?
Ye s>>
Refer to the Transmission category and perform the appropriate symptom(s). If a Park/Neutral DTC is
present, perform its respective test first. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC -
48RE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
No>>
Go To 3
3.CHECK THE (T38) GOVERNOR PRESSURESENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid Assembly harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM C1 and C2 harness connectors.
Measure the resistance between Ground and the (T38) Governor Pres-
sure Sensor Signal circuit in the Transmission Solenoid Assembly har-
ness connector.
Is the resistance greater than 100k ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the (T38) Governor Pressure Sensor Signal circuit
for a short to ground.
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER -
1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AU-
TOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.CHECK THE (T38) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO ANOTHER
CIRCUIT
Measure the resistance between the (T38) Governor Pressure Sensor
Signal circuit and all other circuits in the Transmission Solenoid Assem-
bly harness connector.
Is the resistance below 100k ohms between the (T38) Governor
Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and any other circuit(s) in the
Transmission Solenoid Assembly harness connector?
Ye s>>
Repair the (T38) Governor Pressure Sensor Signal circuit
for a short to another circuit(s).
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER -
1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AU-
TOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5
Theory of Operation
The Transmission Control Output supplies power to the TCC, Overdrive, andGovernor Pressure Solenoids when in
normal operating mode. The Transmission Control Output Control circuit is constantly monitored by the PCM. If the
expected state of the Transmission Control Output Control circuit is different then the expected state, a correspond-
ing DTC will set and the PCM will de-energize the Transmission Control Output and place the transmission in Limp-
in.
When Monitored:
Continuously with the Ignition on.
Set Condition:
This DTC will set if the PCM monitored voltage of the Transmission Control Output Control circuit is different
than the expected voltage for the period 3.0 seconds.
Possible Causes
(T515) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
(T515) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
(T515) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
1.CHECK IF THE DTC IS CURRENT
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read Engine DTCs.
Record the Freeze Frame data for the reported DTC.
With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Using the Freeze Frame data recorded earlier, try to duplicate the conditions in which the DTC originally set.
NOTE: It may be necessary to road test the vehicle to duplicate the originalset conditions.
With the scan tool, read Engine DTCs.
Did the DTC reset?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Go To 6
2.CHECK THE (T515) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TIPM C1 harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using the scan tool in the PCM, actuate the Transmission.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (T515) Trans-
mission Control circuit at the TIPM C1 harness connector.
Does the test light cycle on and off and illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Using the schematics as a guide, check the Totally Inte-
grated Power Module (TIPM) pins, terminals, and connec-
tors for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay
particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no
problems are found, replace and program the TIPM per the
Service Information.
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.CHECK THE (T515) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
Connect a jumper wire between cavity 30 in the PCM C2 harness con-
nector and ground.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (T515) Trans-
mission Control circuit at the TIPM C1 harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the (T515) Transmission Control circuit for an open.
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER -
1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AU-
TOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.CHECK THE (T515) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TIPM C1 harness connector.
Remove the jumper wire from the PCM C2 harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (T515) Transmission Control circuit at the TIPM C1 harness con-
nector.
Is the resistance above 100k ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the (T515) Transmission Control circuit for a short to ground.
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5
5.CHECK THE (T515) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TIPM C1 harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using a volt meter connected to ground, check the (T515) Transmission
Control circuit at the TIPM C1 harness connector.
Is the voltage above 1.0 volts?
Ye s>>
Repair the (T515) Transmission Control circuit for a short to
voltage.
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER -
1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AU-
TOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Using the schematics as a guide, check the Engine Control
Module (PCM) pins, terminals, and connectors for corrosion,
damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all
power and ground circuits. If no problems are found,
replace and program the PCM per the Service Information.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MOD-
ULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL)
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
6.INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Use the Freeze Frame Data to help duplicate the conditions in which the DTC originally set. Pay particular attention
to the DTC set conditions, such as, VSS, MAP, ECT, and Load
Using the schematics as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched,
or partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken,bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for any possible open or shorted circuits.
Check for any Service Information Tune-ups or Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were there any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform RE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (GAS). (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 48RE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Te s t C o m p l e t e .
STANDARD PROCEDURE