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TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION

Note. Trouble codes retrieved from PCM/TCM may be related to either engine or transmission. Transmission-related codes are covered in this article. For engine-related codes, see appropriate G - TESTS W/ CODES article. See TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION table to determine if code is transmission or engine related.

  1. The system codes indicate failure of a specific sensor and/or circuit. Sensor/circuit diagnosis may indicate replacement of the control unit. Code 51 indicates PROM/MEM-CAL is installed improperly or has failed.
  2. Code 52 indicates PCM/TCM has failed and must be replaced. If the condition is still not corrected after replacing PCM/TCM, the cause may be as follows. An incorrect PCM/TCM or PROM/MEM-CAL application may cause a malfunction, which may or may not set a code. The PCM/TCM connector may be the problem. Connector terminals may have to be removed from the connector to be properly checked. PROM/MEM-CAL failure. Although the PROM/MEM-CAL rarely fails, it could be the cause of the problem. Replacement PCM/TCM may be faulty. Intermittent problem. Make a careful physical inspection of affected sensor/circuit. A shorted solenoid, coil relay, or harness may be the cause of PCM/TCM failure. Use Short Circuit Tester (J-34636) to check for short circuits.
CodeProbable Cause
12 (1)No Engine Speed Sensor Reference Pulse To PCM/TCM
13 (1)Open Oxygen Sensor Circuit (Gasoline)
14 (1)CTS Voltage Low (Sensor Or Signal Line Grounded)
15 (1)CTS Voltage High (Sensor, Connections, Or Wires Open)
21 (1)TPS Voltage High (Open Circuit Or Misadjusted TPS)
22 (1)TPS Voltage Low (Circuit Grounded)
23 (1)TPS Not Calibrated (Diesel - .25-1.3 Volts At Curb Idle)
23 (1)Intake Air Temperature Sensor Voltage High (Gasoline)
24 (1)Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Open Or Grounded
25 (1)Intake Air Temperature Sensor Voltage Low (Gasoline)
28Pressure Switch Manifold Range Circuit Open Or Shorted
31 (1)MAP Voltage Low (Diesel)
31 (1)Turbocharger Wastegate Overboost (Gasoline)
32 (1)EGR Error (Improper Vacuum Signal)
33 (1)MAP Voltage High
34 (1)MAP Voltage Low (Gasoline)
35 (1)IAC System Fault (Gasoline)
39TCC Stuck Off (Faulty TCC Solenoid)
42 (1)EST Circuit Fault (Gasoline)
43 (1)ESC Fault (Gasoline)
44 (1)Lean Exhaust Indicated (Gasoline)
45 (1)Rich Exhaust Indicated (Gasoline)
51 (1)Improperly Installed/Faulty PROM/MEM-CAL
52 (1)PCM/TCM Fault
53System Voltage High (Gasoline - Charging Problem)
53Voltage Reference Overload (Diesel)
54 (1)Fuel Pump Circuit Voltage Low (Gasoline)
55 (1)Faulty ECM (Gasoline)
58TTS High Temperature (Sensor Or Signal Line Grounded)
59TTS Low Temperature (Sensor, Connections, Or Wires Open)
68Overdrive Ratio Error (Engine RPM Greater Than Input Speed)
73Force Motor Commanded Amperage Differs From Return
75System Voltage Low (Charging System Problem)
81QDM Solenoid "B" Monitored Voltage Differs From Commanded
82QDM Solenoid "A" Monitored Voltage Differs From Commanded
83QDM TCC Monitored Voltage Differs From Commanded
85Undefined Gear Ratio (Input Or Output Sensor Failure)
86Shift Solenoid "B" Stuck On (Commanded Gear Not Engaged)
87Shift Solenoid "B" Stuck Off (Commanded Gear Not Engaged)
(1) Code is engine related. For information on engine-related trouble codes, see appropriate G - TESTS W/ CODES article.
(1)Code is engine related. For information on engine-related trouble codes, see appropriate G - TESTS W/ CODES article.

TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION