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P0746

DTC P0746: A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Stuck OFF

NOTE: Record all freeze data and review General Troubleshooting Information before you troubleshoot.

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radio fan comes on).
2. Check to be sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.
3. Drain the ATF through a paint strainer. Look for contamination (small peaces of metal or friction material) in the strainer.

NOTE: If little or no contamination is found in the strainer, the ATF is OK. Discoloration, small chips or flakes, metal fuzz and a slightly "burnt" smell is considered normal.

Is the ATF OK?
YES-Replace the ATF, then go to step 4.
NO-Repair or replace the transmission.
4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
5. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in ail five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
6. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
7. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0746.
Did the result indicate a fail?
YES-Go to step 8.
NO-Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT COMPLETE, return to step 5 and rechecked
8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
9. Select LINEAR SOL TEST in MISCELLANEOUS TEST MENU, then carry out LINEAR SOL A TEST in LINEAR SOL TEST MENU with the HDS.
Is the system OK ?
YES-Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
NO-Follow instructions indicated on the HDS by the tester result. Go to step 10 if any part was replaced.
10. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
11. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
12. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
13. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0746.
Did the result indicate a pass?
YES-The problem has been corrected.
NO-Return to step 1 and recheck.