With 4L60E Automatic Transmission

DTC 53 System Voltage High:

Transmission Range (TR) Circuit:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
CKT 440 is the battery feed for the PCM. CKT 439 is the ignition voltage feed for the PCM.

DTC 53 WILL SET WHEN
The ignition is "ON" and the PCM terminal "E16" voltage is greater than 9.5 volts for 2 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN (PCM WILL DEFAULT TO)
The Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS) is turned "OFF" 3-2 control solenoid is turned "OFF" transmission shifts immediately to third gear, and Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) operation will be inhibited. (The setting of additional diagnostic trouble codes may result.)

DTC 53 WILL CLEAR WHEN
Fault condition no longer exists, and the ignition switch is cycled "OFF" then "ON."

DTC CHART TEST DESCRIPTION
Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.

1. This test checks that normal battery voltage is between 9-15 volts.

2. This test checks if the generator is faulty under load conditions.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ CKT 440 supplies battery voltage to the PCM.
^ Charging the battery with a battery charger and jump-starting an engine may set DTC 53. If DTC(s) set when an accessory is operated, check for faulty connections or excessive current draw.
^ Check for faulty connections at the starter solenoid or fusible link.