6T30/6T40/6T45 - Automatic Transmission
DTC P0877 or P0878
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 P0877
- Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch 4 Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0878
- Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch 4 Circuit High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit/System Description
The transmission fluid pressure (TFP) switch 4 assembly is part of the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly which has no serviceable parts. The transmission control module (TCM) supplies a signal circuit to the TFP switch 4. The TFP switch 4 has an internal case ground. TFP switch 4 is normally closed, or Low. When oil pressure is present at the TFP switch 4, the switch is open, or High. The normally low clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 5 controls pressure to the 1-2-3-4 clutch regulator valve. The TCM monitors the TFP switch 4 to determine the position of the 1-2-3-4 clutch regulator valve. When the 1-2-3-4 clutch is commanded OFF, pressure is present on the TFP switch 4. When the 1-2-3-4 clutch is commanded ON, the 1-2-3-4 clutch regulator valve moves and pressure to the TFP switch 4 is exhausted through the 1-2-3-4 clutch regulator valve.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* No DTCs P0711, P0712, P0713, P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P182E or P1915.
* The engine speed is 500 RPM or greater for 5 seconds.
* Ignition voltage is between 9.0 volts and 18.0 volts.
* The transmission fluid temperature (TFT) is 0-120°C (32-248°F).
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0877
The TCM detects that the TFP switch 4 signal voltage remains LOW after the 1-2-3-4 clutch transitions from a HIGH pressure state to a LOW pressure state. The TCM counts each incident. The DTC sets when 5 counts are accumulated.
P0878
The TCM detects that the TFP switch 4 signal voltage remains HIGH after the 1-2-3-4 clutch transitions from a LOW pressure state to a HIGH pressure state. The TCM counts each incident. The DTC sets when 8 counts are accumulated.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* DTCs P0877 and P0878 are type C DTCs.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTCs P0877 and P0878 are type C DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
A TFP switch may malfunction due to normal debris in the transmission fluid causing a TFP Switch DTC to intermittently set. This type of condition should not be immediately noticeable to a customer, as the switch outputs are used for shift adaptive pressure and do not cause transmission symptoms unless the switch malfunctions continuously for an extended period of time.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics 6T30/6T40/6T45 - Automatic Transmission
Connector End View Reference
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Description and Operation
* Transmission General Description Transmission General Description
* Electronic Component Description Electronic Component Description for control solenoid, with body and TCM, valve assembly
* Transmission Component and System Description Transmission Component and System 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 Programming and Relearning for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Warning
Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. Failure to chock the wheels can cause personal injury when the electrical system is repaired.
1. Engine idling in PARK with parking brake applied, and drive wheels chocked.
2. Monitor the Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch 1, Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch 3, Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch 4, and Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch 5 parameters with a scan tool.
3. Place the gear select lever in Park, Reverse, and Neutral range. Verify the TFP switch parameter states are correct for each range. Refer to Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Logic Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Logic.
4. Place the gear select lever in Drive range. Command the shift transmission with a scan tool through all forward ranges. Verify the TFP switch parameter states are correct for each range. Refer to Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Logic Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Logic.
• If any TFP switch parameter state does not match the logic table, replace the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.
5. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC to verify the TDC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Repair Instructions
Note:
* Perform the Service Fast Learn Adapts 6T30/6T40/6T45 - Automatic Transmission following all transmission related repairs.
* Before replacing the TCM, perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection.
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References Programming and Relearning for control solenoid, w/body and TCM, valve assembly replacement, setup, or programming.