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DTC P1733: Problem in Shift Control System

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NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see 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 (see step 4 on ATF REPLACEMENT ) 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  15

    NO  -Replace the ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ), then Go to step 4

  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
  5. Clear the DTC with the HDS
  6. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears
  7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1733 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED? 

    YES  -Go to step 8

    NO  -If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, Go to step  6

  8. Clear the DTC with the HDS
  9. Select Shift Solenoid Valve D in the Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve D operates with the HDS

    Is a clicking sound heard? 

    YES  -Go to step 10

    NO  -Replace shift solenoid valve D (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE AND SHIFT SOLENOID WIRE HARNESS REPLACEMENT ), then Go to step  15

  10. Select Clutch Pressure Control (Linear) Solenoid Valve C in the Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C with the HDS

    Does the HDS indicate NORMAL? 

    YES  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time

    NO  -Follow the instructions indicated on the HDS according to the test result, if the HDS has not determined the cause of the failure, Go to step 11 If any part was replaced, Go to step  12

  11. Inspect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C TEST )

    Does A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C work properly? 

    YES  -Repair the hydraulic system related to shift valve D, or replace the transmission, then Go to step  15

    NO  -Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid C (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B AND C REPLACEMENT ), then Go to step  15

  12. Reconnect all connectors
  13. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
  14. Clear the DTC with the HDS
  15. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears
  16. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS

    Is DTC P1733 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step  8

    NO  -Go to step 17

  17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1733 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -Troubleshooting is complete If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 16, Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting

    NO  -If the HDS indicates FAILED, Go to step  8 If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, Go to step  15