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DTC P0796 or P0797

The clutch pressure control solenoid 3 is part of the control solenoid valve assembly and is not serviced separately. The transmission control module (TCM) supplies 12 volts to the clutch pressure control solenoid 3 on the high side driver 1 circuit. The TCM controls the pressure control solenoid 3 through the clutch pressure control solenoid 3 control circuit. The normally high clutch pressure control solenoid 3 controls fluid to the following components:

P0796 or P0797

P0796

The clutch pressure control solenoid 3 commanded pressure is greater than 1800 kPa (261 psi) for up to 5 seconds depending on transmission temperature.

P0797

The clutch pressure control solenoid 3 commanded pressure is less than 5 kPa (1 psi) for up to 5 seconds depending on transmission temperature.

P0796 - Condition 1

The clutch pressure control solenoid 3 commanded pressure is 1800 kPa (261 psi) and the transmission fluid pressure switch state is Low for 30 seconds.

P0796 - Condition 2

The clutch pressure control solenoid 3 commanded pressure is 1800 kPa (261 psi) and the transmission fluid pressure switch 5 state is Low for seconds greater than 5 times during a key cycle.

P0797 - Condition 1

The clutch pressure control solenoid 3 commanded pressure is 5 kPa (1 psi) and the transmission fluid pressure switch 5 state is High for 30 seconds.

P0797 - Condition 2

The clutch pressure control solenoid 3 commanded pressure is 5 kPa (1 psi) and the transmission fluid pressure switch 5 state is High for 2 seconds greater than 5 times during a key cycle.

DTC P0796 is a Type B and DTC P0797 is a Type A DTC.

When attempting to set transmission performance DTCs, observe the Freeze Frame and Failure Records to assist in duplicating the failure conditions.

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics

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Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

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Special Tools

DT-47825 Control Solenoid Test Plate Kit

1. Verify that DTCs P0966, P0967, P0969, P0970, P0971, P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P2720, P2721, P2728, P2729, or P2730 are not set.

⇒	If any of the DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .

2. Perform the Line Pressure Check .
3. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection .
4. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Solenoid Performance Test .
5. Inspect the control valve body assembly for sticking valves, damage, scored bores, or debris. Refer to Control Valve Body Diagnostic Inspection .

⇒	If there is cause for concern in the valve body, repair or replace the valve body as necessary.

6. Verify no DTCs P079A or P07A3 after repair.

1. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection .
2. Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Solenoid Performance Test .

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.