Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1996 Chrysler LHSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Automatic Transmissions DTCS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS DTCS
| OEM Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | ENTERING 42LE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS |
| 4 | INTERMITTENT DTCS |
| 5 | BACK-UP LIGHT MALFUNCTION |
| 6 | SPEED PROPORTIONAL STEERING |
| 8 | NO RESPONSE |
| 12 | BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED |
| 14 | RELAY OUTPUT ALWAYS ON |
| 15 | RELAY OUTPUT ALWAYS OFF |
| 18 | ENGINE SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT |
| 19 | BUS COMMUNICATION |
| 20 | TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY OUTPUT (SWITCHED B+) |
| 21 | OD PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT |
| 22 | 2-4 PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT |
| 23 | 2-4/OD PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUITS |
| 24 | L-R PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT |
| 25 | L-R/OD PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUITS |
| 26 | L-R/2-4 PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUITS |
| 27 | ALL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUITS |
| 28 | CHECK SHIFTER SIGNAL |
| 29 | THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR SIGNAL |
| 31 | OD HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT |
| 32 | 2-4 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT |
| 33 | 2-4/OD HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT |
| 35 | LOSS OF PRIME |
| 36 | FAULT IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHIFT |
| 37 | SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE LATCHED IN TCC POSITION |
| 38 | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CONTROL CIRCUIT |
| 41 | L-R SOLENOID CIRCUIT |
| 42 | 2-4 SOLENOID CIRCUIT |
| 43 | OD SOLENOID CIRCUIT |
| 44 | UD SOLENOID CIRCUIT |
| 46 | 3-4 SHIFT ABORT |
| 47 | SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE LATCHED(STUCK) IN L-R POSITION |
| 48 | TORQUE MANAGEMENT REQUEST SIGNAL |
| 50 | SPEED RATIO ERROR IN REVERSE |
| 51 | SPEED RATIO ERROR IN 1ST GEAR |
| 52 | SPEED RATIO ERROR IN 2ND GEAR |
| 53 | SPEED RATIO ERROR IN 3RD GEAR |
| 54 | SPEED RATIO ERROR IN 4TH GEAR |
| 56 | INPUT AND/OR OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR ERROR |
| 57 | OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR ERROR |
| 58 | SENSOR GROUND ERROR |
| 60 | INADEQUATE L-R ELEMENT VOLUME |
| 61 | INADEQUATE 2-4 ELEMENT VOLUME |
| 62 | INADEQUATE OD ELEMENT VOLUME |
| 70 | AUTOSTICK SENSOR CIRCUIT |
| 71 | MANUAL SHIFT OVERHEAT |
| 73 | WORN OUT/BURNT TRANSMISSION FLUID |
| 74 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT |
| 75 | HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS ACTIVATED |
| 76 | POWER-UP AT SPEED |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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