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.
Transmission Verification Test
After completion of the transmission verification test, the Powertrain Verification Test must be performed. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Connect the scan tool to the DLC.
- Connect any disconnected components.
- With the scan tool, erase all transmission and engine DTCs.
Erase DTC P0700 under engine to turn off the MIL light off after completion of transmission repairs.
- Perform *PRNDL Fault Clearing Procedure after completion of repairs for DTC P0706.
- If the PCM or the transmission have been repaired or replaced, it is necessary to perform the scan tool Quick Learn Procedure.
- If the torque converter has been replaced, perform the TCC Break-In with the scan tool.
- If the PCM or TIPM has been replaced you must reset the pinion factor in the TIPM.
- With the scan tool, display the transmission temperature. Start and run the engine until the transmission temperature is above 43 °C (110 °F).
- Check the transmission fluid and adjust if necessary. refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION CHECK
- Road test the vehicle. With the scan tool, monitor the engine RPM. Make 15 to 20 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 upshifts. Perform these shifts from a standing start to 45 MPH with a constant throttle opening of 20 to 25 degrees.
- With speeds less than 25 MPH, make 5 to 8 wide open throttle kickdowns to 1st gear. Allow at least 5 seconds each in 2nd and 3rd gear between each kickdown.
- For a specific DTC, drive the vehicle to the Symptom's When Monitored/When Set conditions to verify the DTC is repaired.
- If equipped with AutoStick®, upshift and downshift several times using the AutoStick® feature during the road test.
Use the OBDII task manager to run a good trip in each gear, this will confirm the repair and to ensure that the DTC has not re-matured.
- Check for any DTCs during and after the road test.
Did any DTCs set during the road test?
Yes
No
- Repair is complete.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.