Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Diagnostic Information and Procedures

DTC P0729 / P0731 / P0732 / P0733 / P0734 / P0735 / P074A / P074B / P074C / P074D / P074E

Precautions: Precautions for Diagnosing Trouble · Precautions for Disassembly and Reassembly · Precautions for Transmission / Transaxle · General safety (00)

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
P0729: Gear 6 Incorrect Ratio
6th gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
•Line pressure control solenoid valve
•Pressure control solenoid valve “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”
•Shift solenoid valve “A”
•Valve body assembly
•A/T (forward clutch, direct clutch, reverse clutch and/or B1 brake)
•TCM
P0731: Gear 1 Incorrect Ratio
1st gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
P0732: Gear 2 Incorrect Ratio
2nd gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
P0733: Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio
3rd gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
P0734: Gear 4 Incorrect Ratio
4th gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
P0735: Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio
5th gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
P074A: Unable To Engage Gear 2
2nd gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
P074B: Unable To Engage Gear 3
3rd gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
P074C: Unable To Engage Gear 4
4th gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
P074D: Unable To Engage Gear 5
5th gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
P074E: Unable To Engage Gear 6
6th gear commanded by TCM does not match the actual gear when driving.
(2 D/C detection logic)
DTC Confirmation Procedure
WARNING:
If you do not select a suitable route and take proper precautions when performing a road test, an accident can occur.
•Select a level road with no traffic to minimize the risk of accident.
•Perform the test extremely carefully.
•Perform the road test using 2 persons, a driver and a tester.
NOTE:
•Check that the following conditions are met in this “DTC Confirmation Procedure”.
—DTC P0717, P0722, P1736, P1737, P1738, P1739, U0073 or U0100 is not detected.
—ECM: DTC P0335 is not detected.
•Troubleshoot first unexpected DTCs previously detected in “DTC Confirmation Procedure”.
1)Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2)Drive vehicle in each gear of D range for 5 minutes. (Keep accelerator pedal position at 10% or more.)
DTC Troubleshooting
Step Action Yes No
1
Was “A/T Control System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2.
2
ATF check
1)Check ATF for level and deterioration. icon 
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 3.
Refill or change ATF. icon 
3
Line pressure check
1)Check applicable line pressure as shown in the following table. icon 
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 4.
Repair or replace defective parts.
4
Solenoid valve check
1)Remove valve body assembly. icon 
2)Check applicable solenoid valve for proper operation as shown in the following table. icon 
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 5.
Replace valve body assembly.
5
Valve body check
1)Check that each fluid passage is not clogged in valve body assembly.
Is check result OK?
Check A/T mechanical systems (clutch, brake or gear etc.)
If OK, substitute a known-good TCM and recheck DTC. icon 
Clean or replace valve body assembly. icon 
Table for Step 3 (Line pressure check)
DTC Line pressure
C1 C2 C3 B1 B2
P0729 icon   icon    
P0731   icon icon icon  
P0732   icon icon icon  
P0733   icon   icon  
P0734     icon icon  
P0735 icon     icon  
P074A icon     icon  
P074B icon   icon    
P074C icon icon      
P074D   icon icon    
P074E   icon   icon  
Table for Step 4 (Solenoid valve check)
DTC Line pressure control solenoid valve Shift solenoid valve Pressure control solenoid valve
A A B C D
P0729 icon icon icon     icon
P0731 icon icon   icon icon icon
P0732 icon icon   icon   icon
P0733 icon icon   icon icon  
P0734 icon icon     icon icon
P0735 icon icon icon   icon  
P074A icon icon icon   icon  
P074B icon icon icon     icon
P074C icon icon icon icon    
P074D icon icon   icon   icon
P074E icon icon   icon icon