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MIL is ON, DTC P1887 (TCC Release Switch Switch) Set

File In Section: 7 - Transmission

Bulletin No.: 67-71-50

Date: August, 1996

Subject:
TCC Release Switch Circuit Malfunction/DTC P1887
(Follow the Procedure for DTC P1887)

Models:
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
1996 Pontiac Sunfire
with 2.2L, 2.4L Engine (VINs 4, T - RPOs LN2, LD9) and Hydra-Matic 4T40-E
Transaxle (RPO MN4)

Condition





(Figure 1)

Some owners of vehicles with a Hydra-Matic 4T40-E transaxle built prior to June 17, 1996 (Julian Date 169) may experience an MIL light ON with no noticeable change in vehicle performance due to a DTC P1887 being set.

Cause





(Figure 2)

A majority of causes for the above code have been due to a delamination or tear of the seal within the oil pump bearing and seal assembly (200).

Correction

Follow the procedure for DTC P1887 within the diagnosis section of the Service Manual. (Refer to updated procedure listed in Corporate Bulletin Number 67-71-41.) If this procedure leads you to a transaxle problem (Step 14), continue with the following removal and replacement procedure.

Removal and Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.

2. Remove the pump assembly from the valve body assembly. (Refer to the unit repair manual for proper procedure.)

3. Inspect the oil pump bearing and seal assembly (200) for delamination or tearing of the seal. (Figure 2)

4. If the above condition exists, replace the oil pump assembly.

Important:
The oil pump bearing and seal assembly is not serviced separately and is only available with the oil pump assembly.

Parts Information

New Part Number Description

24208987 A/Trans Oil Pump Asm.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor
Operation Labor Time

K7121 Use published labor operation time.