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P0730 Oldsmobile Code - Incorrect Gear Ratio

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0730 Oldsmobile?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Dirty transmission fluid
  • Shift solenoids
  • Transmission mechanical problems
  • Transmission hydraulic control circuit

Code Tech Notes

Start by inspecting the transmission fluid level and condition, and change fluid if necessary.

There is a factory service bulletin for the following Oldsmobile models:
2000-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
2000-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
2000-2004 Oldsmobile Alero
2000-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Oldsmobile Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0730

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How to Fix the DTC P0730 Oldsmobile?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0730 Oldsmobile code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Incorrect transmission shifting

What Does the P0730 Oldsmobile Code Mean?

This diagnosis monitors the actual gear position by checking the torque converter slip ratio calculated by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) as follows:
Torque converter slip ratio = A x C/B
A: Output shaft revolution signal from the speed sensor (revolution sensor)
B: Engine speed signal from Engine Control Module (ECM)
C: Gear ratio determined as gear position which TCM supposes
If the actual gear position is higher than the position supposed by TCM, the slip ratio will be more than normal. In case the ratio exceeds the specified value, TCM judges this diagnosis malfunction.
The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will set when the TCM has detected that the transmission is trying to mechanically shift to a lower gear than intended.

P0730 Oldsmobile Code - Incorrect Gear Ratio

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