DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P1780

DTC P1780:

Problem in Shift Control System

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review General Troubleshooting Information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears.

4. Check for other Pending or Confirmed DTCs indicated along with DTC P1780 with the HDS.

NOTE: DTC P1780 means there is one or more A/T DTCs regarding the shift control system.

Are there other DTCs?

YES -

Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�

NO -

Go to step 5.

5. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software ECM/PCM Update, or substitute a known-good PCM.

6. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears.

7. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P1780 indicated?

YES -

Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to step 6. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -

Go to step 8.

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1780 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES -

If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM Service and Repair. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 7, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�

NO -

If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to step 6. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 6.