Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0842: Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch 1 Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0843: Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch 1 Circuit High Voltage
Circuit/System Description
The transmission fluid pressure (TFP) switch 1 is part of the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly and is not serviced separately. The TCM supplies 12 volts to the TFP Switch 1 on the TFP Switch 1 signal circuit; the TFP Switch 1 has an internal
case ground. TFP Switch 1 is normally closed, Low. When oil pressure is present at the TFP Switch 1, the switch is Open, High. The normally high clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 2 controls the transmission fluid to the 3-5-R clutch. The TCM monitors the
normally closed TFP Switch 1 signal circuit to determine the 3-5-R clutch status.
Conditions for Running the DTC
• | DTCs P0711, P0712 or P0713 are not set. |
• | No DTCs P0965, P0966, P0967, P0968, P0969, P0970, or P0971. |
• | No DTCs P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P2719, P2720, P2728, P2729, or P2730. |
• | The Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) is between 20 and 150°C (68 and 302°F). |
• | The engine speed is greater than or equal to 1,100 RPM. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0842
- | The TCM does not turn off during the process. |
- | The PC solenoid valve 2 hydraulic is 100 kPa or less for 0.45 second. |
- | The pressure switch remain closed for 5.5 seconds. |
P0843
- | The TCM does not turn off during the process. |
- | The PC solenoid valve 2 hydraulic is 600 kPa or greater for 1 second. |
- | Keep the pressure switch OFF for 5.5 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
• | DTCs P0842 and P0843 are Type C DTCs. |
• | The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTCs P0842 and P0843 are Type C DTCs.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
DTC Type Reference
Electrical Information Reference
Circuit/System Verification
If there are any other transmission related DTCs set, diagnose those DTCs first.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ensure the TFT is near the temperature displayed in the Failure Records.
- Start the engine and observe the TFP Switch 1 parameter while moving the range selector lever from Park to Reverse. The TFP Switch 1 should transition from Hi in Park to Low in Reverse.
⇒ | If no concerns are found, replace the control solenoid valve and TCM assembly. |
Component Testing
Perform the
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection
.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.