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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P2728:  Clutch Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 5 System Performance

DTC P2729:  Clutch Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 5 Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P2730:  Clutch Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 5 Control Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Clutch PC Solenoid 5 Control

P2729

P2730

P2730

P2728

Typical Scan Tool Data

Clutch PC Solenoid 4 Scan Tool Data

Circuit

Grounded

Open

Shorted to Voltage

Operating conditions: Engine running, normal operating temperature

Parameter Normal Range: OK

Clutch PC 5 Sol. CKT Status

Short to GND

Open/Short to Volts

Open/Short to Volts

Circuit/System Description

The clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 5 is part of the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly. The control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly has no seviceable parts. The TCM supplies 12 volts to the clutch PC solenoid 5 through the high side driver circuit. The TCM controls the clutch PC solenoid 5 through the clutch PC solenoid 5 control circuit. The normally low clutch PC solenoid 5 flows fluid to the 1-2-3-4 clutch when commanded ON and exhausts fluid when commanded OFF. This allows the clutch PC solenoid 5 to regulate the transmission fluid pressure to the 1-2-3-4 clutch.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds.
    • The ignition voltage is between 9.0 volts and 19.0 volts.
    • The clutch PC solenoid 4 is commanded ON.
    • The suspect code (P02728, P02729 or P02730) has not failed this ignition cycled 19.0 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P2728

The TCM detects an internal electrical performance malfunction of the clutch PC solenoid 5 control circuit where the actual 1-2-3-4 clutch pressure does not equal the commanded 1-2-3-4 clutch pressure for 10.5 seconds or greater.

P2729

The TCM detects an internal low voltage electrical malfunction of the clutch PC solenoid 5 control circuit for 300 milliseconds.

P2730

The TCM detects an internal high voltage electrical malfunction of the clutch PC solenoid 5 control circuit for 300 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

P2728

    • DTC P2728 is a Type C DTC.
    • The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.

P2729 and P2730

    • DTCs P2729 and P2730 are Type A DTCs.
    • The TCM defaults the transmission to a limited shift pattern utilizing 2 forward gears and reverse based on the default detected.
    • The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
    • The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • DTC P2728 is a Type C DTC.
    • DTCs P2729 and P2730 are Type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

P2728

DTC P2728 detects an out of range error in the 1-2-3-4 clutch variable bleed solenoid (VBS) electrical rationality test.

P2729

DTC P2729 detects a continuous short to ground in the 1-2-3-4 clutch VBS control circuit.

P2730

DTC P2730 detects a continuous open or short to voltage in the 1-2-3-4 clutch VBS control circuit.

When attempting to set solenoid electrical DTCs, ensure the TCM is warmed up and the transmission is operated in second gear long enough to ensure a 3°C (5°F) increase in TCM substrate temperature. This will place the TCM under the optimal conditions to test solenoid electrical DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics

Description and Operation

    •  Transmission General Description
    •  Transmission Component and System Description
    •  Electronic Component Description

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ensure the transmission fluid temperature is between 50-80°C (122-176°F).
  2. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Cleaning procedure to dislodge debris and free up valves.
  3. Operate the vehicle in 2nd gear long enough to ensure at least a 3°C (5°F) rise in TCM temperature.
  4. Verify that the scan tool data parameter, Clutch PC 5 Sol. CKT Status, displays OK.
  5. If not the specified value, replace the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.
  6. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

       Important: Before replacing the TCM, perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection .

    • Refer to Control Module References for control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly replacement, setup, and programming.
    • Perform the Service Fast Learn Adapts following all transmission related repairs.
    • Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Cleaning procedure.