P0733

Diagnostic Chart:

Wiring Diagram:

During normal driving modes the PCM/TC adapts line pressure to prevent clutch slip and harsh shifts. If 3rd clutch is slipping after pressure is adapted to high line it is determined that there is no 3rd gear. Third gear clutch is applied by opening circuit 1223 at the PCM.

DTC PARAMETERS

DTC P0733 can be set while driving in 3rd (steady state) or during an up or downshift to 3rd, and when the PCM/TC has detected the following conditions twice per ignition cycle.

- Vehicle speed is above 5 km/h (3 mph).

- Turbine shaft speed is greater than 224 rpm.

- No turbine shaft or vehicle speed, or noise DTCs.

- High line pressure has been commanded.

- Ratio counter is 255 at steady state or shift failure counter is greater than 100 during a downshift or upshift.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Numbered steps below refer to numbered steps on chart.

1. Check for DTCs: P0745, P0708, P0705, P0706, P0768, P0761, P0763, P0766, P0768, P0783, P0749, P0764, or P0769. They must be eliminated first as a possible cause of DTC P0733.

2. Check actuator operation. Use actuator quick check. The actuator quick test will PWM the actuators at a set rate. Listen and compare the noise of 3rd gear actuator to that of other actuators. The noise of all should be similar. Actuator Quick Chart

NOTE: To check actuator operation, command actuator quick test using the Scan tool.

3. Check pressure regulator valve operation. Use pressure test. Make sure pressure increases in correct increments during pressure test. If pressure is low, repair for pressure condition first.

4. Apply compressed air, with rubber nozzle on air gun. This step determines if there is an internal problem.

5. If there is cross leak to another clutch, there may also be another code set indicating a gear stuck on. This may help diagnose and pinpoint the source of a leak.

6. As pressure is applied and released, the clutch plates should also apply and release. Observe oil holes in clutch housing. If oil has darkened and contains clutch plate material, the clutches have probably failed.

REPAIR VERIFICATION

Monitor DTC menu "Code Status" for "Pass Since Code Clear" and "Pass This Ignition Cycle." when both have passed, repair is verified.

Criteria for pass:

- Steady state in 3rd gear with no slip for 0.4 seconds and no slip for 0.1 seconds with engine torque greater than 30 counts.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS

- When the PCM detects a fault in the circuit (open, ground, short), the PCM will open the circuit internally to protect the circuit.

- Could be a hot or cold only condition. If condition is intermittent, try to reproduce conditions in MALF table to reset the DTC.

- If a DTC indicating 4th gear is stuck on, DTC P0733 will also set. Repair the 4th gear stuck on DTC first.