DTC P0773 [FS5A-El]: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P0773 [FS5A-EL] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0773 Shift solenoid E malfunction (electrical)
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • If TCM detects either of the following conditions while driving in 4GR at D range with TCC operating, TCM determines that shift solenoid E circuit has a malfunction.
    • Shift solenoid E voltage stuck at B+  after engine start
    • Shift solenoid E voltage stuck at 0 V  after engine start

Diagnostic support note: 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The MIL illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction conditions during the first drive cycle.
  • The PENDING CODE is available if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • The AT warning light illuminates.
  • The DTC is stored in the TCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Shift solenoid E malfunction
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between transaxle connector (primary) terminal F and TCM terminal 1H
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between transaxle connector (primary) terminal F and TCM terminal 1H
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between shift solenoid E terminal A and transaxle connector (primary) terminal F
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between transaxle connector (primary) terminal F and TCM terminal 1H
  • Damaged connector between shift solenoid E and TCM
  • TCM malfunction
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