Hummer H2. Manual - part 2475

Step

Action

(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - 
Engine Controls?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic 

System Check - 

Engine Controls in 

Engine Controls - 

6.0L (LQ4)

2

Inspect for correct transmission fluid level. 
Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking 
Procedure . 
Did you perform the fluid checking procedure?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Transmission 

Fluid Checking 

Procedure

3

1. Install a scan tool.  

2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. 

3. Record the DTC Failure Records.  

4. Clear the DTC.  

5. Select Trans. Fluid Temp. on the scan tool.  

6. Drive the vehicle and observe the scan tool 

for either of the following conditions: 

z

The Trans. Fluid Temp. does not 
change more than 2.25°C (4°F) in 
409 seconds since startup.  

z

The Trans. Fluid Temp. changes 
more than 20°C (36°F) in 200 
milliseconds 14 times within 7 
seconds.  

Did either of the conditions occur?

IMPORTANT:

Before clearing the DTC, use the scan 
tool in order to record the Failure 
Records. Using the Clear Info function 
erases the Failure Records from the 
PCM.

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Go to Step 4

Go to Intermittent 

Conditions in 

Engine Controls - 

6.0L (LQ4)

4

Did the scan tool display a condition in which the 
Trans. Fluid Temp. does not change by more than 
the specified value in 409 seconds since startup?

2.25°
C (4°

F)

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

1. Turn OFF the ignition.  

2. Disconnect the AT inline 20-way 

connector, additional DTCs may set.  

3. Install the J 44152 Jumper Harness (20 

pins) on the engine side of the AT inline 
20-way connector.  

 

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5

4. Using the J 35616 GM Terminal Test Kit, 

connect a test lamp from terminal L to 
terminal M of the J 44152 . 

Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 
20-Way Connector End View . 

5. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. 

6. While observing the scan tool display, 

move or wiggle the engine wiring harness 
from PCM connectors C1 and C2 to the AT 
inline 20-way connector.  

Does the scan tool Trans. Fluid Temp. change by 
more than the specified value?

20°C 

(36°F)

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

6

1. Turn OFF the ignition.  

2. Disconnect the AT inline 20-way 

connector.  

3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. 

Does the scan tool display the same condition as 
in Step 4?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

7

1. Test the signal circuit of the TFT sensor for 

an intermittent open or short condition 
between the PCM connector C2 and the AT 
inline 20-way connector.  

2. Test the low reference circuit of the TFT 

sensor for an intermittent open or short 
condition. 

Refer to Circuit Testing and extxref 
document="029_body-21" filetype="sgml" 
extrefid="i162420">Wiring Repairs in 
Wiring Systems. 

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

8

1. Test the signal circuit of the TFT sensor for 

an intermittent open or short condition 
between the AT inline 20-way connector 
and the TFT sensor.  

2. Test the low reference circuit of the TFT 

sensor for an intermittent open or short 
condition.  

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2004 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E Diagnosis (DTC P0218 To DTC P2771) - Hummer H2

 

DTC P0712 

Refer to Circuit Testing and extxref 
document="029_body-21" filetype="sgml" 
extrefid="i162420"> Wiring Repairs in Wiring 
Systems.Did you find an intermittent open or 
short condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the AT wiring harness assembly. 
Refer to Valve Body and Pressure Switch 
Replacement . 
Did you complete the replacement?

-

Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the TFT sensor, this sensor is part of the 
TFP manual valve position switch. 
Refer to Valve Body and Pressure Switch 
Replacement . 
Did you complete the replacement?

-

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the PCM. 
Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 
Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.0L (LQ4). 
Did you complete the replacement?

-

Go to Step 12

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12

Perform the following procedure in order to verify 
the repair: 

1. Select DTC.  

2. Select Clear Info.  

3. Drive the vehicle and ensure that the 

following conditions are met: 

z

The Trans. Fluid Temp. changes by 
more than 2.25°C (4°F) for 11 
seconds since startup  

z

The Trans. Fluid Temp. does not 
change by more than 20°C (36°F) 
within 200 milliseconds for a period 
of at least 11 seconds  

4. Select Specific DTC.  

5. Enter DTC P0711.  

 
Has the test run and passed?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 2

13

With the scan tool, observe the stored 
information, capture info, and DTC Info. 
Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you 
have not diagnosed?

-

Go to Diagnostic 

Trouble Code 

(DTC) List in 

Engine Controls - 

6.0L (LQ4)

System OK

 

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2004 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E Diagnosis (DTC P0218 To DTC P2771) - Hummer H2

 

Fig. 6: Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

Circuit Description 

The automatic transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor is part of the automatic transmission fluid pressure 
(TFP) manual valve position switch. The TFT sensor is a resistor, or thermistor, which changes value based on 
temperature. The sensor has a negative-temperature coefficient. This means that as the temperature increases, 
the resistance decreases, and as the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. The powertrain control 
module (PCM) supplies a 5-volt reference signal to the sensor on the TFT sensor signal circuit and measures the 
voltage drop in the circuit. When the transmission fluid is cold, the sensor resistance is high and the PCM 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E Diagnosis (DTC P0218 To DTC P2771) - Hummer H2