DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P1780 (49)

DTC P1780:

Shift Control System (Transmission Default Mode)

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review the General Troubleshooting Information How to Troubleshoot the A/T System.
- DTC P1780 means there is one or more A/T DTCs about the shift control system.

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

2. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears. Slow down, and stop the wheels.

3. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Are there other DTCs?

YES -

Troubleshoot a problem as indicated by the DTC.

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Update the A/T software in the PCM if it does not have the latest software PCM Update, or substitute a known-good PCM.

5. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears. Slow down, and stop the wheels.

6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P1780 indicated?

YES -

If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to step 5. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -

Go to step 7.

7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1780 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES -

If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM Service and Repair. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 6, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO -

If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to step 5. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 5.