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E: Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid

Pinpoint Test E - Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid

NOTE: Use Rotunda 73 Digital Multimeter 1O5-ROO51 or equivalent to perform electrical Pinpoint Test.

DTC List: P1747 EPC circuit failure
P1746 EPC driver circuit open in PCM

NOTE: This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the EPC solenoid electrical system only. To prevent replacement of good components, be aware that the following areas may be at fault:

Engine - Performance
Electrical - Battery, input sensors, wiring harnesses
Transmission - Internal transmission components, cooling

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following components:

- Transmission wiring harness, EPC, EPC VPWR
- Powertrain control module

Transmission Harness Connector:






Pinpoint Test E: EPC Solenoid - E1-E4:






Pinpoint Test E: EPC Solenoid - E2-E4:






Pinpoint Test E: EPC Solenoid - E5-E6:






Pinpoint Test E: EPC Solenoid - E7-E8:






Pinpoint Test E: EPC Solenoid - E9-E12:




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