P0787
DTC P0787 (4.2L)
Circuit Description
The 3-2 shift solenoid (SS) valve is a normally-closed, 3-port, on/off device that controls the 3-2 downshift. The solenoid attaches to the control valve body within the transmission. The solenoid receives ignition voltage through the ignition 1 circuit. The powertrain control module (PCM) controls the solenoid by providing a ground path on the 3-2 shift solenoid valve control circuit. During a 3-2 downshift, the 2-4 band applies as the 3-4 clutch releases. The PCM varies the timing between the 3-4 clutch release and the 2-4 band apply depending on the vehicle speed and the throttle position.
When the PCM detects a continuous open or short to ground in the 3-2 SS valve circuit, then DTC P0787 sets. DTC P0787 is a type A DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0787 3-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Control Circuit Low Voltage
Conditions for Running the DTC
- The system voltage is 8-18 volts.
- The engine speed is greater than 475 RPM for 5 seconds.
- Vehicle speed is less than 200 km/h (124 mph).
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC P0787 sets if one of the following conditions occurs for 5 seconds:
Condition 1
The PCM commands the solenoid ON and the voltage feedback remains high, B+.
Condition 2
The PCM commands the solenoid OFF and the voltage feedback remains low, 0 volts.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- The powertrain control module (PCM) requests the engine control module (ECM) to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
- The PCM commands third gear.
- The PCM commands maximum line pressure.
- The PCM inhibits torque converter clutch (TCC) engagement.
- The PCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
- At the time of the first failure, the PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as a Failure Record.
- At the time of the second failure, the ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as a Freeze Frame.
- The PCM stores DTC P0787 in PCM history during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- The engine control module (ECM) turns OFF the MIL after the third consecutive drive trip in which the PCM does not send a MIL illumination request.
- A scan tool can clear the DTC.
- 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 default actions when the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
4. This step tests the ability of the PCM to control the solenoid.
5. This step tests for voltage to the 3-2 SS valve.
6. This step tests the ability of the PCM and wiring to control the ground circuit.
8. This step measures resistance of the automatic transmission (AT) wiring harness and the 3-2 SS valve.
