DTC 333

EBK. Code 3-3-3

3-3-3 Short-circuit to ground in solenoid SL circuit

DTC information


Conditions for DTC







Solenoid SL controls the transmission lock-up function. Solenoid SL operates when battery voltage is applied from the transmission control module (TCM). The solenoid is activated during different driving conditions depending on road speed, throttle position TP and the driving mode selected. If the TCM registers a short-circuit to ground on the solenoid SL circuit when the solenoid should be activated, the DTC 3-3-3 is set. Solenoid SL cannot then be activated.



Substitution value

Control Modules GROUP I:
No substitution value

Control Modules GROUP II:
The transmission control module (TCM) "Emergency mode I" program has been initiated.



Defect cause

- Short circuit to ground in the signal wiring.
- Malfunction in solenoid


Fault symptom

- No Lock-Up operational.
- Fault-tracing starts with EBK1.



EBK1

Checking solenoid SL






- Ignition ON.
- Set gearshift selector to position P.

Check solenoid SL using Diagnostic Test Mode 4. Diagnostic Test Mode 4 Use a stethoscope to hear it the solenoid is operating.

If solenoid Is operating:
- intermittent fault. Fault-tracing as per EBK4.

If the solenoid is not operating:
- Check signal wiring resistance to ground in the transmission EBK2.



EBK2

Checking signal wiring resistance to ground in the transmission.






- Ignition OFF
- Remove the air cleaner (ACL) housing to access the transmission connector
- Disconnect the transmission connector

Connect an ohmmeter between the transmission connector terminal 23 (transmission side) and the transmission housing.

The ohmmeter should read 10-15 Ohms.

If reading is OK:
- Check the cable between the transmission connector terminal 23 and the TCM #A9 for short circuit to ground as per FA3. FA. Checking Wiring and Connections

If reading Is Incorrect:
- Checking resistance in solenoid SL EBK3.



EBK3

Checking resistance in solenoid SL






- Ignition OFF
- Open the control system, as per R1-R13.
- Disconnect solenoid SL.

Use an ohmmeter to measure between the pin on solenoid SL and the transmission housing.

The ohmmeter should read 10-15 Ohms.

If reading is OK:
Check the cable between the solenoid SL and transmission connector terminal 23 for short circuit to ground as per FA3. FA. Checking Wiring and Connections

If replacing cable harness, refer to R49-R57.

If reading is incorrect:
- Try a new solenoid SL as per R20.



EBK4

Intermittent fault

Checking wiring and connections






- Check the wiring between solenoid SL in the transmission and TCM #A9 for intermittent short circuit to ground as per FA3. FA. Checking Wiring and Connections