Code 28, Transmission Range Pressure Switch: Notes

1995 GMC Forward Control 4.3 Z, StandardSECTION Notes

Transmission range pressure switch assembly consists of 5 pressure switches (2 normally closed, 3 normally open), and a fluid temperature sensor combined into one unit and mounted on valve body. Control module supplies voltage to each range signal. By grounding one or more of these circuits through various combinations of pressure switches, control module detects which manual valve position has been selected. With ignition on and engine off, Park/Neutral will be indicated. Code 28 will set when range signals "A" and "C" are both zero volts (on) for 2 seconds.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. Checks indicated range signal to valve position signal actually selected.
  2. Checks for correct voltage from control module to transmission external connector.
  3. Checks for short to ground in any one of 3 valve position circuits.
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