Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Only transaxle-related DTCs are listed. For engine-related DTC definitions, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. These DTCs pertain to engine performance and must be repaired first, as engine performance and related component signals will affect transaxle operation and diagnosis.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS (1)

DTC Circuit & Fault Definition
P0218  Transaxle Fluid Overtemperature
P0502  VSS Low Input
P0503  VSS Circuit Performance
P0711  TFT Sensor Circuit Performance
P0712  TFT Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0713  TFT Sensor Circuit High Input
P0716  ISS Circuit Performance
P0717  ISS Circuit No Signal
P0719  TCC Brake Switch Circuit Low Input
P0724  TCC Brake Switch Circuit High Input
P0730  Incorrect Gear Ratio
P0741  TCC System Stuck Off
P0742  TCC System Stuck On
P0748  Pressure Control Solenoid Electrical Problem
P0751  1-2 Shift Solenoid Performance
P0752  1-2 Shift Solenoid Performance
P0753  1-2 Shift Solenoid Electrical Problem
P0756  2-3 Shift Solenoid Performance
P0757  Shift Solenoid Valve Performance
P0758  2-3 Shift Solenoid Electrical Problem
P1811  Maximum Adapt & Long Shift
P1814  Torque Converter Overstress
P1819  Internal Mode Switch - No Start Wrong Range
P1820  Internal Mode Switch Circuit A - Low
P1822  Internal Mode Switch Circuit B - High
P1823  Internal Mode Switch Circuit P - Low
P1825  Internal Mode Switch - Illegal Range
P1826  Internal Mode Switch Circuit C - High
P1860  TCC PWM Solenoid Electrical Problem
P1887  TCC Release Switch Circuit Malfunction
(1) For diagnostic procedures, see DIAGNOSTIC TESTS  .
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