Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2818

TRANSMISSION
P0755-2-4 SOLENOID CIRCUIT —
TEST
3 With the DRBIII , Check the STARTS SINCE SET counter.
NOTE: This counter only applies to the last DTC set.
Is the STARTS SINCE SET counter for P-0755 set at 0?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Go To 11
No
4 Turn ignition off to the lock position.
CAUTION: Remove the Starter Relay from the PDC. This will prevent the
vehicle from being started in gear.
Install Transmission simulator (Miller tool #8333) and the FWD Adapter Cable
kit.(Miller tool #8333-1).
Ignition on, engine not running.
Watch the solenoid LED on the simulator while actuating the 2-4 solenoid with the
DRBIII .
Did the 2-4 Solenoid LED on the simulator blink on and off during actuation?
Yes → Go To 5
→ Go To 6
No
5 View repair options.
Repair
6 Turn ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch connector.
Remove the Transmission Control Relay from the PDC.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a jumper wire between the Fused B(+) and Transmission Control Relay
Output circuits in the Transmission Control Relay connector (In PDC).
Connect the ground clip of a test light to a known good ground.
Probe the Transmission Relay Output circuit in the Solenoid/PS connector with the
test light
Note: The light must illuminate brightly, if it does not light, or lights dimly,
the circuit must be repaired. If there is any doubt, compare the brightness
when testing the circuit, to the brightness when connected directly to the
battery.
Does the light illuminate brightly?
Yes → Go To 7
→ Repair cause of unlit or dim test light. (Open circuit or high
No
7 Turn ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the 2-4 Solenoid Control circuit from the TCM connector to
the Solenoid/Pressure switch connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
Yes → Repair the open 2-4 Solenoid Control circuit.
→ Go To 8
No
Continued
ACTION
Replace the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure switch assembly.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
resistance in Trans Relay Output circuit)
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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