P0944

Symptom: P0944-LOSS OF PRIME

When Monitored and Set Condition:

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

Test 1:

Test 2 - Test 6:

Test 7: