
Originally Posted by
GasGuzzler
Must be another topic but I thought I surmised voltage loss to trans connector...causes electrical default 3rd.
740 is no converter lock up as posted above and there are several causes. One is obviously to power to the TCC solenoid and when 740 is combined with electrical (not hydraulic) DTC's for both shift solenoids, you have something to go on.
Hydraulic faults set different DTC's than electrical faults because the PCM knows the electrical is working (feedback resistors internal to the PCM) but does not see the changes on the TFP switch (this switch set sends different signals based on actual hydraulic pressure passages in the valve body). This is how it knows the difference between hydraulic faults and electrical faults.
Anyway....
Most cases when you have multiple intermittent electrical DTC's there is either a connection issue (at the trans plug, in the fuse panel) or more likely in the electrical ignition switch.
There are other things that will happen at the same time as the trans issue if the problem is with the ignition switch although an '04 is not wired the same as some of the older ones that are easier to see. TBC IGN 0 fuse powers the BCM (one leg at least) and has its source as the same as the source for the IGN 0 fuse that powers the trans on the 2004. Remember, there is one hot wire to the trans on an '04 4L60E and it powers all the stuff inside the trans. The stuff inside is all turned on and off with control (ground) wires from the PCM.
GM bulletin:
"#01-07-30-002E: MIL On, Transmission Stuck in Second or Third Gear, IPC Inoperative, DTCs P0740,P0753,P0758,P0785,P0787,P0973,P0976,P1860,P2 761,P2764 and/or P2769 Set (Verify and Repair Source of Voltage Loss - (Sep 23, 2005)
Subject: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Transmission Stuck in Second or Third Gear, Instrument Cluster Inoperative (Verify and Repair Source of Voltage Loss In Transmission Solenoid Power Supply Circuit )
Models: 2006 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks
2005-2006 HUMMER H2
2006 HUMMER H3
2005-2006 Saab 9-7X
with 4L60-E, 4L65-E, 4L80-E or 4L85-E Automatic Transmission (RPOs M30, M32, M33, MT1, MN8)
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This bulletin is being revised to update model years, add additional models and add additional diagnostic information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-07-30-002D (Section 07 -- Transmission/Transaxle).
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Condition
Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:
• The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is ON.
• The transmission is defaulted to second gear (4L80/85-E).
• The transmission is defaulted to third gear (4L60/65-E).
• The instrument cluster is inoperative.
Upon investigation, one or all of the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0740, P0753, P0758, P0785, P0787, P0973, P0976, P1860, P2761, P2764 and P2769 may be set depending on the vehicle.
Cause
The most likely cause of this condition may be a loss of voltage to the transmission solenoid power supply circuit. "
What did I leave out?