Code 29

DTC 29 Diagnostic Chart:

Quad Driver Circuit:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) controls most components with electronic switches which complete a ground circuit when turned "ON." These switches are arranged in groups of 4, called Quad-Driver Modules (QDMs) which can independently control up to 4 outputs (PCM terminals), although not all outputs are used. When an output is "ON," the terminal is grounded and its voltage normally will be low. When an output is "OFF," its terminal voltage normally will be high, except for the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC), as noted below, which depends on the brake and 2nd gear TCC switches.

QDMs are fault protected. If a relay or solenoid coil is shorted, having very low or zero resistance, or if the control side of the circuit is shorted to voltage, it would allow too much current into the QDM. The QDM senses this and the output turns "OFF" or its internal resistance increases to limit current flow and protect the QDM. The result is high output terminal voltage when it should be low. If the circuit from B+ or the component is open, or the control side of the circuit is shorted to ground, terminal voltage will be low, even when output is commanded "OFF." Either of these conditions is considered to be a QDM fault.

QDM 3 has a fault line to indicate the presence of a current fault to the PCM's central processor. A scan tool displays the status of the fault line as "Low" (OK), "High" (Fault).

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 29 WILL SET WHEN
^ QDM D fault line "High" for 20 seconds or more.
^ Battery voltage is greater than 10.5 volts.

ACTION TAKEN (PCM WILL DEFAULT TO)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates.

CHART TEST DESCRIPTION
Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.
1. This step checks if the PCM is grounding shift solenoids "A" and "B."
2. This step checks to see if the Tech 1 can command shift solenoids "A" and "B."
3. This step checks for short to voltage on shift solenoids "A" and "B."
4. This step checks continuity of the shift solenoid circuits.
5. This step checks to see if PCM is grounding TCC Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).
6. This step checks to see if Tech 1 can command TCC PWM.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ A Tech 1 scan tool has the ability to command shift solenoids "A" and "B" and TCC PWM "ON" and "OFF."
^ A faulty connection, or an open CKT 1222, 1223 or 418 can result in a DTC 29.