P0730

DTC P0730

Circuit Description with 4L80-E / 4L85-E Automatic Transmission
The powertrain control module (PCM) calculates the gear ratio based on the automatic transmission input shaft speed sensor (AT ISS) and the automatic transmission output shaft speed sensor (AT OSS) readings. The PCM compares the known transmission gear ratio to the calculated ratio for the selected gear ranges. Refer to Range Reference.

If the PCM detects an unknown transmission gear ratio, then DTC P0730 sets. DTC P0730 is a type C DTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running longer than 7 seconds and not in fuel cut off.
^ The system voltage is 8-18 volts.
^ No MAP sensor DTCs P0106, P0107, or P0108.
^ No TP sensor DTCs P0121, P0122 or P0123.
^ No AT VSS DTCs P0502 or P0503.
^ No AT ISS DTCs P0716 or P0717.
^ No TFP manual valve position switch DTC P1810.
^ The vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph).
^ The TP angle is greater than 15 percent.
^ The TFT is greater than 20°C (68°F).
^ No gear range change for greater than 6.0 seconds.
^ The engine torque must be between 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) and:
- 4.8L: 542 Nm (400 ft. lbs.)
- 6.0L: 576 Nm (425 ft. lbs.)

Conditions for Setting the DTC
^ The following conditions are met for 10 seconds.
^ The Gear ratio is one of the following:
- Greater than 2.51 or less than 2.43
- Greater than 1.51 or less than 1.44
- Greater than 1.03 or less than 0.97
- Greater than 2.12 or less than 2.05

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM does not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
^ The PCM commands maximum line pressure.
^ The PCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Failure Records.
^ The PCM stores DTC P0730 in PCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ A scan tool clears the DTC from PCM history.
^ The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
^ The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Diagnostic Aids
^ A false or incorrect AT OSS or AT ISS signal can set DTC P07 30.
^ DTC P0894 detects an incorrect gear ratio in fourth gear with TCC applied.
^ Inspect for any improperly installed aftermarket equipment.
^ Sticking or contamination of shift valves may cause intermittent incorrect gear ratios.
^ Refer to Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear ratio.
^ DTC P0730 defaults to an elevated line pressure condition which may result in partial TCC apply. This may produce an idle surge that could stall the engine.

Test Description

Steps 1-2:

Steps 3-7:

Steps 8-9:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This step tests the indicated range signal to the actual selected range. A faulty TFP manual valve position switch could set DTC P1810.
4. This step tests for proper ratios in each commanded gear state.