P0944

Symptoms:
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 Trans. begins to slip in a forward gear > the press. switch(s) that should be closed are open a loss of prime test begins. Available elements are turned on by the TCM to see if pump prime exists. The code sets if no pressure switches respond.

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
PLUGGED TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER
SHIFT LEVER POSITION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP