2009 - MK - JEEP COMPASS/PATRIOT - 2.0L 4 CYL DOHC 16V DUAL V.V.T.

P0777-SECONDARY PRESSURE SOLENOID STUCK ON (LOW

PRESSURE)
ASSEMBLY-
TRANSMISSION
SOLENOID/
PRESSURE
SWITCH

LINE SECONDARY TCC

PRESSURE PRESSURE TCC ON/OFF
SOLENOID SOLENOID SOLENOID SOLENOID
CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL

1 2 3 4

T20 T19 T59 T60

18 18 18 18
DG/LB YL/DB YL/LB YL/GY

1 C1 2 C1 3 C1 4 C1
MODULE-
LINE SECONDARY TCC TCC
TRANSMISSION
PRESSURE PRESSURE SOLENOID ON/OFF
CONTROL
SOLENOID SOLENOID CONTROL SOLENOID
CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL

WHITE
BLACK

9 1
5 1

22 18

24 19

ASSEMBLY-
TRANSMISSION
MODULE-
SOLENOID/
TRANSMISSION
PRESSURE
CONTROL C1
SWITCH
(CVT)
817224a2

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

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Theory of Operation

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) monitors the secondary line pressure (secondary pulley pressure) from the
secondary pressure sensor. The TCM compares the actual secondary line pressure to the target (desired) line pressure.
Failure to match the target line pressure over a given time will set the DTC.

• When Monitored:

Ignition on, engine running with the transmission not in neutral or park.

Transmission fluid temperature greater than -20° C (-4° F).

Brake Switch in the OFF mode.

Change rate of vehicle speed greater than 24 Km/h (15 mph).

Change rate of accelerator pedal position less than ± 6.25%.

Engine rpm greater than 450 rpm with a transmission fluid temperature greater than 20° C (68° F).

No active DTCs from the following:

• Set Condition:

When the secondary pressure goes down gradually below a predetermined value during a drive cycle. The DTC
could be due to the failure of the secondary pressure control system, secondary pressure solenoid performance or
line pressure solenoid. There are two possible setting conditions to set this DTC.

Condition one:
• Target secondary pressure minus the measured secondary pressure is greater than 0.25 MPa (36 psi) for two
consecutive instances of a problem identification for the period of 1.5 seconds within a 30 second interval.

Condition two:
• Target secondary pressure minus the measured secondary pressure is greater than 2.0 MPa (291 psi) for the period
of 800 msec.

Possible Causes

(T50) SECONDARY PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT

LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID

SECONDARY PRESSURE SENSOR

SECONDARY PRESSURE SOLENOID

SECONDARY PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE

Always perform the CVT Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based
Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure).

1. CHECK IF THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE

1. Using the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.

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Is the status Active for this DTC or is the Starts Since Set counter 2 or less?

Yes • Go To 2

No • Go To 7

2. CHECK LINE PRESSURE

Approximate Engine rpm to Line pressure readings

Engine rpm Line Pressure

Idle 750 kPa (108.8 psi) ± 400 kPa (58 psi)

2.0L - 2500 to 3000 rpm

5300 - 5700 kPa (768.5 - 826.5 psi) ± 400 kPa (58 psi)
2.4L - 2600 to 3100 rpm

1. Start the engine and warm the transmission to 50 - 80° C (122 - 174° F).
2. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
3. Install an appropriate pressure gauge in the Line Pressure test port in accordance with the Service Information.

WARNING: The CV Transmission can generate a line pressure up to 1800 psi. Failure to use recommended test
equipment referred to by the Service Information can result in possible serious or fatal injury.
4. Using the scan tool, erase Transmission DTCs.

WARNING: Apply the parking brake. Failure to follow these instructions can result in possible serious or fatal
injury.
5. With the brakes firmly applied, start the engine allow to idle and shift the transmission into Reverse, Drive and Low
while recording the scan tool Line pressure reading and the pressure gauge reading in each shift lever position.
6. With the brakes still firmly applied, raise the engine rpm between 2700 - 3250 rpm and shift the transmission into
Reverse, Drive and Low while recording the scan tool line pressure reading and the pressure gauge reading in each
shift lever position.

CAUTION: Do not hold the engine rpm between 2700 - 3250 rpm for more than 5 seconds in any given shift position.
If the five second threshold is exceeded, transmission damage can occur. Allow to idle in neutral between
shifts for at least 15 to 20 seconds to allow transmission fluid to cool.

Do the gauge readings fall into the desired pressure ranges?

Yes • Go To 4

No • Go To 3

3. VERIFY PROBLEM

Possible causes to conditions detected

LINE PRESSURE POSSIBLE CAUSES BUT NOT

ENGINE RPM
CONDITION DETECTED JUST LIMITED TO THESE

Idle speed Low for all shift lever positions Oil Pump Wear

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 LINE PRESSURE POSSIBLE CAUSES BUT NOT
ENGINE RPM
CONDITION DETECTED JUST LIMITED TO THESE

Pressure Regulator Valve for plug

sticking or spring fatigue

Oil filter, oil pump, pressure

regulator valve passage oil leak

Engine idle speed too low

Oil pressure leak in a passage or

component related to the position
Only low for a specific position
after the pressure is distributed by
the manual valve

TP or APP sensor signal malfunction

CVT fluid temperature sensor

malfunction
High Line pressure solenoid sticking in
the off state, filter plugged, cut line

Pressure regulator valve or plug

sticking

TP or APP sensor signal malfunction

Line pressure solenoid sticking in

the on state, filter plugged

Line pressure does not rise Pressure regulator valve or plug

above the line pressure at idle sticking

Transmission Control Module

(TCM)

Oil pump weak or worn

Engine rpm between TP or APP sensor signal malfunction
2700 and 3250 rpm
Line pressure solenoid sticking in
Line Pressure rises but the off state, filter plugged, cut line
does not reach desired level Pressure regulator valve or plug
sticking

Oil pump weak or worn

Oil pressure leak in a passage or

Line pressure is low in only component related to the position
one shift lever position after the pressure is distributed by
the manual valve

1. Use the above chart to help identify the possible cause.

NOTE: There may be other possible causes besides those listed on the above chart. Review any Service Bulletins
and refer to the Service Information for any additional possible causes that may apply.

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Repair • Repair the CV Transmission as necessary in accordance with the Service Information
• Perform the CVT VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission
Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure).

4. CHECK THE SECONDARY PRESSURE

1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the pressure gauge from the Line Pressure test port and reinstall the test port plug.
3. Install the pressure gauge in the Secondary Pressure test port in accordance with the Service Information.
4. Using the scan tool, erase Transmission DTCs.

WARNING: Apply the parking brake. Failure to follow these instructions can result in possible serious or fatal
injury.
5. With the brakes firmly applied, start the engine allow to idle and shift the transmission into Reverse, Drive and Low
while comparing the Secondary Pressure gauge reading to the scan tool Secondary Pressure reading in each shift lever
position and record your findings.
6. With the brakes still firmly applied, raise the engine rpm between 2700 - 3250 rpm and shift the transmission into
Reverse, Drive and Low while comparing the gauge Secondary Pressure to the scan tool Secondary Pressure in each
shift lever position and record your findings.

CAUTION: Do not hold the engine rpm between 2700 - 3250 rpm for more than 5 seconds in any given shift position.
If the five second threshold is exceeded, transmission damage can occur. Allow to idle in neutral between
shifts for at least 15 to 20 seconds to allow transmission fluid to cool.

Does the Secondary Pressure gauge readings match the scan tool readings in all of the above procedures?

Yes • Replace the Valve Body in accordance with the Service Information for components related to the Secondary
Pressure Control System.
• Perform the CVT VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission
Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure).

No • Go To 5

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5. CHECK THE SECONDARY PRESSURE SENSOR

1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

2. Disconnect the pressure gauge from the Secondary
Pressure test port and reinstall the test port plug.
3. Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch BLACK
5
Assembly harness connector. 7 3
2

4. Connect a jumper wire between the (T50) Secondary 1 2

0
Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the (T72) 5-Volt 5 1

Supply circuit in the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure

Switch Assembly harness connector. 22 18
5. Ignition on, engine not running.
6. With the scan tool read the Secondary Pressure voltage.
ASSEMBLY-
TRANSMISSION
Is the voltage between 4.5 and 5.5 Volts?
SOLENOID/
PRESSURE
Yes • Replace the Secondary Pressure Sensor SWITCH
(Valve Body) in accordance with the Service 258664
Information.
• Perform the CVT VERIFICATION TEST.
(Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/
MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) -
Standard Procedure).

No • Go To 6

6. CHECK THE (T21) PRIMARY PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR HIGH RESISTANCE

1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

2. Disconnect the TCM C2 harness connector. BLACK
3
2
0
3. Connect a jumper wire between the B(+) and the 1
0

(T21) Primary Pressure Sensor Signal circuit in the 5 1

Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch harness

22 18
connector.
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4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check (+)
ASSEMBLY-
the (T21) Primary Pressure Sensor Signal circuit in the TRANSMISSION
SOLENOID/
TCM C2 harness connector. PRESSURE
SWITCH
LT. GRAY

NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly.

Compare the brightness to that of a direct
9 1
connection to the battery. 17

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

24 19

Yes • Using the schematics as a guide, check the MODULE-

Transmission Control Module (TCM) terminals TRANSMISSION

CONTROL C2

for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. (CVT) 258666

Pay particular attention to all power and ground

circuits. Check for any Service Bulletins for
possible causes that may apply. If no problems

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 are found, replace the TCM in accordance with
the Service Information.
• Perform the CVT VERIFICATION TEST.
(Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/
MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) -
Standard Procedure).

No • Repair the (T21) Primary Pressure Sensor

Signal circuit for an open (high resistance).
• Perform the CVT VERIFICATION TEST.
(Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/
MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) -
Standard Procedure).

7. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS

1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
3. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.

Were there any problems found?

Yes • Repair as necessary.

• Perform the CVT VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission
Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure).

No • Test Complete.