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DTC P0780: Problem in Shift Control System

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, 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  3 ) 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  14.

    NO  - Replace the ATF (see step  5 ), then go to step 4.

  4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  6. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.
  7. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step  6.
  8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0780 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate FAILED? 

    YES  - Go to step 9.

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

  9. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  10. Run the engine until the ECT SENSOR value reaches 176°F (80°C).
  11. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.
  12. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step  11.
  13. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0780 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate FAILED? 

    YES  - Repair shift valve D, or replace the transmission, then go to step 14.

    NO  - If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  11.

  14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  15. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  16. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.
  17. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step  16.
  18. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0780 indicated? 

    YES  - Go to step  9.

    NO  - Go to step 19.

  19. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0780 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate PASSED? 

    YES  - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step  18, go to the INDICATED DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING .

    NO  - If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step  9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  16.