DTC P0751 1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve Performance Except 3.8L Monte Carlo
Circuit Description
The 1-2, 3-4 shift solenoid (1-2, 3-4 SS) valve is supplied with fused ignition voltage. The ground path is provided by the PCM, depending on the commanded state of the solenoid. When the PCM commands the solenoid OFF, a ground path is not provided and the filtered line pressure that is fed to the solenoid is exhausted. When the PCM commands the solenoid ON, a ground path is provided and the exhaust port is blocked, stopping the exhaust of line pressure.
The PCM identifies a 1-2, 3-4 SS valve condition by monitoring the commanded gear versus gear ratio.
If the PCM detects a gear ratio that is outside its limits for a particular commanded gear, then DTC P0751 sets. DTC P0751 is a type B DTC.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No TP sensor DTCs P0121, P0122 or P0123 are set. |
| • | No VSS DTCs P0502 or P0503 are set. |
| • | No AT ISS sensor DTCs P0716 or P0717 are set. |
| • | No 1-2, 3-4 SS valve electrical DTC P0753 is set. |
| • | No 2-3 SS electrical DTC P0758 is set. |
| • | No TFP manual valve position switch DTC P1810 is set. |
| • | No TCC PWM solenoid valve DTC P1860 is set. |
| • | The engine speed is greater than 500 RPM for 5 seconds and not in fuel shut off. |
| • | The transmission is not in PARK or NEUTRAL. |
| • | The vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). |
| • | The TP angle is greater than 10%. |
| • | The transmission fluid temperature is greater than 20°C (68°F). |
| • | The engine torque is 70-270 N·m (50-200 lb ft). |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC P0751 sets when one of the following cases occurs. The case must occur twice per trip:
Case 1
| • | The PCM commands 1st gear and the gear ratio indicates 2nd gear (1.52:1 to 1.62:1) for 2 seconds and; |
| • | The PCM commands 4th gear and the gear ratio indicates 3rd gear (0.95:1 to 1.05:1) for 3 seconds. |
Case 2
| • | The PCM commands 2nd gear and the gear ratio indicates 1st gear (2.87:1 to 2.97:1) for 3 seconds and; |
| • | The PCM commands 3rd gear and the gear ratio indicates 4th gear (0.65:1 to 0.75:1) for 3 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. |
| • | The PCM commands maximum line pressure. |
| • | The PCM freezes shift adapts. |
| • | The PCM inhibits 3-2 downshifts when the vehicle speed is greater than 48 km/h (30 mph). |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records. |
| • | The PCM stores DTC P0751 in PCM history during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and passes. |
| • | A scan tool clears the DTC from the PCM history. |
| • | The PCM clears the DTC from the PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Inspect the transmission fluid for sediment. |
| • | Inspect the transmission filter for debris. |
| • | Using a Scan Tool , ensure that the solenoid state and gear ratio are correct for each gear. Refer to the Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio table. |
Test Description
Important: Do not drive the vehicle for an extended period of time because additional internal damage may occur.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (3.4 L) or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (3.8 L) in Engine Controls | |||||||
2 | Was the transmission fluid checking procedure performed? | -- | Go to Transmission Fluid Check | |||||||
Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the Scan Tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. Using the Clear Info function will erase the stored Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the PCM. Did the gear ratios indicate a 2-2-3-3 or 1-1-4-4 shift pattern? | 1st: 2.87:1 to 2.97:1 2nd: 1.52:1 to 1.62:1 3rd: 0.95:1 to 1.05:1 4th: 0.65:1 to 0.75:1 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||||
4 | Inspect the 1-2, 3-4 shift solenoid valve/hydraulic circuit for the following conditions:
Refer to the following procedures:
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | -- | |||||||
5 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | 1st: 2.87:1 to 2.97:1 2nd: 1.52:1 to 1.62:1 3rd: 0.95:1 to 1.05:1 4th: 0.65:1 to 0.75:1 | System OK |
