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tm1606 - 670C, 670CH, 672CH 770C, 770CH, 772CH Motor Graders

Operationand Test
Transmission Diagnostic Trouble Codes F301-F308

Transmission Diagnostic Trouble Codes F301-F308

Troubleshooting Tips F301-F308 Transmission Gear Solenoid Codes

F301 through F308 diagnostic trouble code. These codes initially occur only when in gear. The diagnostic trouble code may
display as shifting into gear but the transmission does not go into neutral until the problem solenoid circuit is used. After this,
only one gear will operate after each return to neutral. The grader can still be operated in what is called SOLENOID LIMP
HOME MODE. This can be confusing when troubleshooting as different gears work depending on which solenoid failed. The
SOLENOID LIMP HOME MODE is started by shifting to neutral position with the shifter and back into the gear you desire to
operate. You must shift quickly to the desired gear. The transmission will operate in only this gear and movement of the shifter
will not change from this first gear selection in which motion begins. To change to another gear, operator must shift to neutral
and back into desired gear.

If no diagnostic trouble codes appear and your gear position does not match vehicle motion you may be in Shifter Limp Home.
You get much the same machine operation in both these modes. Refer to Shifter Limp Home.

The diagnostic trouble code that indicates these solenoid faults stays active and can be checked by pressing the select button
six times to see if the fault code is still active. If the code is gone the service condition is cleared and the transmission will
return to using all gears correctly by canceling the solenoid limp home mode by going into neutral and back into any gear two
times. It is recommended that the grader is shut off and restarted, then shift into all gears to verify the solenoids are working
correctly.

The diagnostic trouble code does not display again by shifting in and out of gear. You must push the select button 6 times to
see if code is still active.

INTERMITTENT problem. If problem is intermittent you will need to be sure to turn off the grader and restart it to verify the
service error is not present. The diagnostic trouble code will not redisplay on the monitor when the problem clears. If all gears
work correctly the problem is no longer present. If still have loss of some gear positions restart the machine to check for
current diagnostic trouble code.

Transmission Solenoid Circuit Diagram

T120378-19: Transmission Solenoid Circuit Diagram (S.N. -575171)

T128604-19: Transmission Solenoid Circuit Diagram (S.N. 575172-)

The above diagram can be used to trace the individual wires for the transmission solenoid circuits through the machine. For
example, to trace the circuit for transmission solenoid 1, first determine which wires energize the solenoid. Transmission
solenoid 1 contains R22 BLK and T05 BLU. Second find the wires on the left hand side of the diagram where they leave the

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transmission controller unit (A1). The boxes represent connectors or components, the wires between the boxes represent the
actual harnesses. The numbers inside the boxes signify the pin number within the connector. For the example, R22 BLK takes
the following path.

l Exits the transmission controller on pin B1 within connector J3.

l Passes through the side console harness.
l Passes through the side console harness to platform harness connector (X3) on pin 56.
l Passes through the platform harness.
l Passes through the platform harness to transmission harness connector (X13) on pin 10.
l Passes through the transmission harness to transmission solenoid 1 (not shown).

The machine operation column in the chart indicates which gears are possible with each solenoid failure mode.

-: Transmission Diagnostic Trouble Codes F301-F308

SERVICE TECH MANUAL MACHINE

CODE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE OPERATION SOLUTION
F301 Transmission Solenoid Unplugged. Neutral: Solenoid Check connection at solenoid.
Displayed to Solenoid 1 Limp Home Gears
operator on Low or zero are (F-2,4,6) (R-
each current 1,2,3,4,5,6)
occurence Reset in Neutral
Broken, open wire, open in Disconnect connector J3 from TCU.
Y4 solenoid coil, or bad Measure the resistance of the circuit
connection. Check Wires from connector J3 (across pins B1 and
T05 BLU and R22 BLK at A3). Resistance should measure 40 ± 5
TCU. Ω. Make sure wire is making contact to
Pin J3-A3 and J3-B1. controller connector pin.

Return wire of Solenoid Unplug solenoid connector and TCU

shorted or connected to box. Check for continuity to GND at
ground. Check wire R22 either TCU or solenoid. Wire should be
BLK. (This wire CANNOT OPEN (High Ohms to GND).
be connected to the
frame.)

F302 Transmission Solenoid Unplugged. Neutral: Check connection at solenoid.

Displayed to Solenoid 2 Solenoid Limp
operator on Low or zero Home Gears
each current are (F-1,2,3) (R-
occurence 1,6)
Reset in Neutral
Broken, open wire, open in Disconnect connector J3 from TCU.
Y5 solenoid coil, or bad Measure the resistance of the circuit from
connection. Check Wires T04 connector J3 (across pins B3 and B2).
BLU and R01 BLK at TCU. Resistance should measure 40 ± 5 Ω.
Pin J3-B2 and J3-B3. Make sure wire is making contact to
controller connector pin.
Return wire of Solenoid Unplug solenoid connector and TCU box.
shorted or connected to Check for continuity to GND at either TCU
ground. Check wire R01 or solenoid. Wire should be OPEN (High
BLK. (This wire CANNOT be Ohms to GND).
connected to the frame.)

F303 Transmission Solenoid Unplugged. Neutral: Solenoid Check connection at solenoid.

Displayed to Solenoid 3 Limp Home Gears
operator on Low or zero are (F-1,2,3,4,5,6)
each current (R-2,4,6)
occurence Reset in Neutral
Broken, open wire, open in Disconnect connector J3 from TCU.

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Y6 solenoid coil, or bad Measure the resistance of the circuit from

connection. Check Wires connector J3 (across pins C1 and C2).
T07 BLU and R04 BLK at Resistance should measure 40 ± 5 Ω.
TCU. Make sure wire is making contact to
Pin J3-C1 and J3-C2. controller connector pin.

Return wire of Solenoid Unplug solenoid connector and TCU box.

shorted or connected to Check for continuity to GND at either
ground. Check wire R04 TCU or solenoid. Wire should be OPEN
BLK. (This wire CANNOT be (High Ohms to GND).
connected to the frame.)

F304 Transmission Solenoid Unplugged. Neutral: Solenoid Check connection at solenoid.

Displayed to Solenoid 4 Limp Home Gears
operator on Low or zero are (F-1,2,3,4,5,6)
each current (R-1,3,5)
occurence Reset in Neutral
Broken, open wire, open in Disconnect connector J3 from TCU.
Y7 solenoid coil, or bad Measure the resistance of the circuit from
connection. Check Wires connector J3 (across pins D1 and C3).
T06 BLU and R03 BLK at Resistance should measure 40 ± 5 Ω.
TCU. Make sure wire is making contact to
controller connector pin.
Pin J3-C3 and J3-D1. Unplug solenoid connector and TCU box.
Return wire of Solenoid Check for continuity to GND at either
shorted or connected to TCU or solenoid. Wire should be OPEN
ground. Check wire R03 (High Ohms to GND).
BLK. (This wire CANNOT be
connected to the frame.)

F305 Transmission Solenoid Unplugged. Neutral: Check connection at solenoid.

Displayed to Solenoid A Solenoid Limp
operator on Home Gears are
each (F-3,4,5,6) (R-
occurence 3,4,5,6)
Reset in Neutral
Low or zero Broken, open wire, open in Disconnect connector J3 from TCU.
current Y8 solenoid coil, or bad Measure the resistance of the circuit from
connection. Check Wires connector J3 (across pins D2 and D3).
T08 BLU and R05 BLK at Resistance should measure 40 ± 5 Ω.
TCU. Make sure wire is making contact to
Pin J3-D2 and J3-D3. controller connector pin.

Return wire of Solenoid Unplug solenoid connector and TCU box.

shorted or connected to Check for continuity to GND at either TCU
ground. Check wire R05 or solenoid. Wire should be OPEN (High
BLK. (This wire CANNOT be Ohms to GND).
connected to the frame.)

F306 Transmission Solenoid Unplugged. Neutral: Check connection at solenoid.

Displayed to Solenoid B Solenoid Limp
operator on Low or zero Home Gears are
each current (F-1,2,3,4) (R-
occurence 1,2,3,4)
Reset in Neutral
Broken, open wire, open in Disconnect connector J3 from TCU.
Y9 solenoid coil, or bad Measure the resistance of the circuit from
connection. Check Wires connector J3 (across pins E1 and E2).
T09 BLU and R06 BLK at Resistance should measure 40 ± 5 Ω.
TCU. Make sure wire is making contact to
controller connector pin.
Pin J3-E1 and J3-E2. Unplug solenoid connector and TCU box.

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Return wire of Solenoid Check for continuity to GND at either TCU

shorted or connected to or solenoid. Wire should be OPEN (High
ground. Check wire R06 Ohms to GND).
BLK. (This wire CANNOT be
connected to the frame.)

F307 Transmission Solenoid Unplugged. Neutral: Check connection at solenoid.

Displayed to Solenoid C Solenoid Limp
operator on Low or zero Home Gears are
each current (F-1,2,5,6) (R-
occurence 1,2,5,6)
Reset in Neutral
Broken, open wire, open in Disconnect connector J3 from TCU.
Y10 solenoid coil, or bad Measure the resistance of the circuit from
connection. Check Wires connector J3 (across pins E3 and F1).
T10 BLU and R07 BLK at Resistance should measure 40 ± 5 Ω.
TCU. Make sure wire is making contact to
Pin J3-E3 and J3-F1. controller connector pin.

Return wire of Solenoid Unplug solenoid connector and TCU box.

shorted or connected to Check for continuity to GND at either TCU
ground. Check wire R07 or solenoid. Wire should be OPEN (High
BLK. (This wire CANNOT be Ohms to GND).
connected to the frame.)

F308 Transmission Solenoid Unplugged. Neutral: Solenoid Check connection at solenoid.

Displayed to Solenoid D Limp Home Gears
operator on Low or zero are (F-1,2,3,4,5,6)
each current (R-1,2,3,4,5,6)
occurence Reset in Neutral
Broken, open wire, open in Disconnect connector J3 from TCU.
Y11 solenoid coil, or bad Measure the resistance of the circuit
connection. Check Wires from connector J3 (across pins F2 and
T11 BLU and R08 BLK at F3). Resistance should measure 40 ± 5
TCU. Ω. Make sure wire is making contact to
Pin J3-F2 and J3-F3. controller connector pin.

Return wire of Solenoid Unplug solenoid connector and TCU box.

shorted or connected to Check for continuity to GND at either
ground. Check wire R08 TCU or solenoid. Wire should be OPEN
BLK. (This wire CANNOT (High Ohms to GND).
be connected to the frame.)

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