Trouble Code Definitions

1998 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Trouble Code Definitions
NOTE: Only transmission-related trouble codes are listed. For engine-related DTC definitions, see TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. For engine-related DTC diagnosis, see BASIC TESTING article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE. These DTCs pertain to engine performance and must be repaired first, as engine performance and related component signals will affect transmission operation and diagnosis.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DEFINITIONS

DTC Circuit Affected
P0218  Transmission Fluid Overtemperature
P0502  Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0503  Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P0560  System Voltage Malfunction
P0711  Trans. Fluid Temp. Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0712  Trans. Fluid Temp. (TFT) Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0713  Trans. Fluid Temp. (TFT) Sensor Circuit High Input
P0716  Input Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0717  Input Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
P0719  Brake Switch Circuit Low Input
P0724  Brake Switch Circuit High Input
P0730  Undefined Gear Ratio
P0741  TCC Circuit Inoperative (Stuck Off)
P0742  TCC Circuit Inoperative (Stuck On)
P0748  Pressure Control Solenoid Electrical Malfunction
P0751  1-2 Shift Solenoid ("A") Performance Malfunction
P0753  1-2 Shift Solenoid ("A") Electrical Malfunction
P0756  2-3 Shift Solenoid ("B") Performance Malfunction
P0758  2-3 Shift Solenoid ("B") Electrical Malfunction
P1810  Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch Malfunction
P1860  TCC Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Solenoid
** Electrical Malfunction
P1870  Transmission Component Slipping
P1875 (1) 4WD Low Circuit Malfunction
(1) "K" series models only.
RENDER: 1.0x

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