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6T70/6T75 - Automatic Transmission




DTC P0965-P0967

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors
DTC P0965
- Clutch Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 2 System Performance

DTC P0966
- Clutch Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 2 Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0967
- Clutch Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 2 Control Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The clutch pressure (PC) solenoid 2 is part of the control solenoid valve assembly, which has no serviceable components. The normally high clutch PC solenoid 2 regulates and directs the clutch PC solenoid 2 oil pressure to the 3-5 reverse clutch regulator valve and 3-5 reverse clutch boost valve. Increasing clutch PC solenoid 2 pressure increases pressure to the 3-5 reverse clutch. The TCM varies the current to the PC solenoid 2 through a low side driver. Decreasing the current to the clutch PC solenoid 2 increases clutch PC solenoid 2 oil pressure by closing OFF the solenoid exhaust port. Increasing the current to the clutch PC solenoid 2, decreases clutch PC solenoid 2 oil pressure by opening the solenoid exhaust port. Clutch PC solenoid 2 power is supplied by the TCM through a high side driver (HSD). The HSD protects the circuit and components from excessive current flow. If excessive current flow is detected, the HSD will turn OFF. When the fault is corrected, the HSD will reset.

Conditions for Running the DTC

P0965
* The engine speed is greater than 400 RPM for 5 seconds.
* The ignition voltage is 8.6 volts or greater.
* DTC P0965 has not set this ignition cycle.

P0966
* The engine speed is greater than 400 RPM for 5 seconds.
* The ignition voltage is 8.6 volts or greater.
* DTC P0966 has not set this ignition cycle.

P0967
* The engine speed is greater than 400 RPM for 5 seconds.
* The ignition voltage is 8.6 volts or greater.
* DTC P0967 has not set this ignition cycle.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0965

The TCM detects an internal electrical performance malfunction of the clutch PC solenoid 2 control circuit where the measured clutch PC solenoid 2 current does not equal the commanded clutch PC solenoid 2 current for 5 seconds.

P0966

The TCM detects a short to ground on the clutch PC solenoid 2 control circuit for 1 second.

P0967

The TCM detects an open or short to voltage on the clutch PC solenoid 2 control circuit for 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

P0965
* DTC P0965 is a Type C DTC.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions on the 3-5-Reverse clutch.

P0966
* DTC P0966 is a Type A DTC.
* The TCM limits the transmission to reverse and 5th gear.
* The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
* The TCM turns the high side driver OFF.
* The TCM forces TCC off.
* The TCM inhibits Tap Up/Down function.
* The TCM inhibits manual shifting of forward gears.

P0967
* DTC P0967 is a Type A DTC.
* The TCM limits the transmission to reverse and 3rd gear.
* The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
* The TCM inhibits Tap Up/Down function.
* The TCM inhibits manual shifting of forward gears.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* DTC P0965 is a Type C DTC.
* DTCs P0966 and P0967 are Type A DTCs.

Reference Information
Connector End View Reference

* Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
* Inline Harness Connector End Views Connector Views

Description and Operation

Transmission General Description Transmission General Description
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information
Special Tools

DT-47825-20 Adapter Harness

Circuit/System Verification

1. Operate the vehicle in second gear long enough to ensure at least a 3°C (5°F) rise in TCM temperature, then operate the vehicle in Park for 5 seconds.
2. Operate the vehicle in drive range. Allow the transmission to shift through all forward gear ranges. Verify with a scan tool the following test status parameters display OK:

* PC Sol. 2 Perf. Test Status
* PC Sol. 2 Ckt. High Voltage Test Status
* PC Sol. 2 Ckt. Low Voltage Test Status

3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

Note: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification first.

1. Ignition OFF, remove the control solenoid valve assembly. Refer to Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
3. Place the control solenoid valve assembly on a clean work surface near the transmission assembly.
4. Connect DT-47825-20 - jumper harness between the vehicle wire harness electrical connector, and the control solenoid valve assembly electrical connector.
5. Ignition ON, verify with a scan tool the following test status parameters display OK:

* PC Sol. 2 Perf. Test Status
* PC Sol. 2 Ckt. High Voltage Test Status
* PC Sol. 2 Ckt. Low Voltage Test Status

If any test status parameter displays Fault or Malfunction, replace the control solenoid valve assembly.

Repair Instructions

Note:
* Perform the Reset Transmission Adapts Programming and Relearning following all transmission related repairs.
* Before replacing the TCM, perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References Control Module References for control solenoid valve assembly replacement, setup, and programming