P0733

DTC P0733: Problem in 3rd Clutch and 3rd Clutch Hydraulic Circuit (3rd gear incorrect ratio)

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

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.
3. Drain the ATF through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch material.

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?

YES - Replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

NO - Replace the ATF, then go to step 4.

4. Measure the line pressure.

Is the line pressure within service limits?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Repair the ATF pump and the regulator valve, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

5. Measure the 3rd clutch pressure.

Is the 3rd clutch pressure within service limits?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Shift valves A and D are stuck. Repair these valves and the hydraulic circuit, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
7. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
8. Test-drive the vehicle in 3rd gear with the shift lever in D at speeds over 7 mph (12 km/h) and the engine speed above 1,000 rpm, for at least 12 seconds.
9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Repeat the test-drive, in step 8, then go to step 10.
10. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0733 indicated?

YES - Repair the 3rd clutch, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

NO - Go to step 11.

11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0733 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 10, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - If the HDS indicates FAILED, repair the 3rd clutch, or replace the transmission. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 8.

12. Test-drive the vehicle in 3rd gear with the shift lever in D at speeds over 7 mph (12 km/h) and the engine speed above 1,000 rpm, for at least 12 seconds.
13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Repeat the test-drive in step 12, then go to step 14.
14. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0733 indicated?

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 4.

NO - Go to step 15.

15. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0733 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 15, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 4. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 12.