Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR OTHER TRANSMISSION DTCS
- With the scan tool, check for other Transmission Control Module (TCM) DTCs.
Are any other TCM DTCs set?
Yes
- Repair the other TCM DTCs. Refer to DTC TROUBLESHOOTING .
No
- Go To 2
- With the scan tool, check for other Transmission Control Module (TCM) DTCs.
- CHECK FOR ENGINE AND CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) DTCS
- With the scan tool, check for Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and CAN DTCs.
Are any PCM or CAN DTCs set?
Yes
- Repair the PCM or CAN DTCs. Refer to DTC TROUBLESHOOTING .
No
- Go To 3
- With the scan tool, check for Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and CAN DTCs.
- CHECK FOR ENGINE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS
- Determine if any Engine mechanical problems are present.
Are any Engine mechanical problems present?
Yes
- Repair Engine mechanical problems in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 948TE-9HP48 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- Determine if any Engine mechanical problems are present.
- CHECK FOR TRANSMISSION MECHANICAL PROBLEMS
- Check for the following conditions:
- Low Transmission fluid level.
Refer to FLUID AND FILTER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Transmission fluid leaks.
- Plugged Transmission oil filter.
- Excessive debris in Transmission oil pan.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair Transmission in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 948TE-9HP48 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Low Transmission fluid level.
- Check for the following conditions:
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
The Engine and Transmission must not have any mechanical problems and be operating normally before proceeding with this test.
- With the scan tool, read TCM DTCs and record on the repair order.
- Record the Event Data and Environmental Data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read TCM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure.
Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all TCM harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all TCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read TCM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the TCM in accordance with the Service information. Refer to MODULE, TRANSMISSION CONTROL (TCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 948TE-9HP48 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 948TE-9HP48 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.