U0944 Pontiac 1000 OBD Code

OBD/2 U0944 error code description and symptoms.

The Transmission Range Sensor (also referred to as the PRNDL input an/or neutral safety switch) tells the transmission control module (TCM) an the engine control module (PCM) that the transmission is in park, reverse, neutral, drive, low, 2nd, 3rd etc. It is attached directly to the manual valve of transmission, so when the shift lever is moved from park to drive, the Transmission Range Sensor communicates this critical information to the above mentioned vehicle control module systems.

To check for an open circuit, trace along the length of the transmission control circuit, checking for breaks in the wiring. Repair any broken wiring and make sure all connectors are fully seated and locked.Pay close attention to connectors, looking for corrosion, bent or broken pins, or moisture in the connector. Repair any connector issues even if they are not specifically part of the transmission control circuit as they may serve a function in providing power to the transmission control circuit.

U0944 Pontiac 1000 Error Code Repair Process :

When you turn on the ignition, the Service Engine Soon or Check Engine U0944 light should flash briefly, indicating that the OBD system is ready to scan your vehicle for any malfunctions. After this brief flash, the light should stay off while you drive as long as no problems are detected. If open power to ground vcrm so, you'll be glad to know that your vehicle is equipped with an early warning system that could save you time, money, and fuel in addition to helping protect the open power to ground vcrm.

Common Causes of Pontiac 1000 U0944 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code U0944 is the failure of Open Power To Ground VCRM, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Air fuel ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Bank 1 harness is open or shorted
Faulty TCM or TCM programming
Faulty TCM or TCM programming
Failures of clutch motion/travel sensors.

U0944 is a kind of Network Trouble Code

U-code indicates that engine communication errors and shows lost communication with engine parts.U-Codes are fairly straight forward, given all of the articles and technical publications that have been written regarding these problematic codes. In most cases, it just comes down to identifying the module that isn't communicating with the other modules on the CAN bus line for whatever reason.

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U0944 Pontiac 1000 OBD Code

U0944 Pontiac 1000 Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Pontiac 1000 U0944 OBD2 Code

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