P0944

P0944-LOSS OF PRIME

When Monitored and Set Condition:

P0944-LOSS OF PRIME

When Monitored: If the transmission is slipping in any forward gear and the pressure switches are not indicating pressure, a loss of prime test is run.

Set Condition: If the Transmission begins to slip in a forward gear and the pressure switch(s) that should be closed are open, a loss of prime test begins. Available elements are turned on by the PCM to see if pump prime exists. The DTC sets if no pressure switches respond.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- SHIFT LEVER POSITION
- PLUGGED TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER
- TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP
- INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS

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