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Circuit Description

The transmission manual shift shaft switch assembly is a sliding contact switch attached to the control valve body within the transmission. The four inputs to the transmission control module (TCM) from the switch indicate which position is selected by the transmission selector lever. This information is used for engine controls as well as determining the transmission shift patterns. The input voltage at the TCM is high when the switch is open and low when the switch is closed to ground. The state of each input is displayed on the scan tool as IMS. The four IMS input parameters represented are Signal A, Signal B, Signal C and Signal P.

If the TCM detects a combination of switch inputs that are invalid, then DTC P1825 sets. DTC P1825 is a type B DTC.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P1825 Internal Mode Switch - Invalid Range

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P1825 Internal Mode Switch - Invalid Range

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Ignition voltage is between 8-18 volts.
    • The engine speed is between 450-6,800 RPM, for 5 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The TCM detects an invalid switch range for 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The TCM requests the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.
    • The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
    • The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
    • The TCM assumes a D5 shift pattern.
    • At the time of the first failure, the TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as a Failure Record.
    • At the time of the second failure, the ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as a Freeze Frame.
    • The TCM stores DTC P1825 in TCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The ECM turns OFF the MIL after the sixth consecutive drive trip in which the TCM does not send a MIL illumination request.
    • A scan tool can clear the DTC.
    • The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
    • The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests the transmission manual shift shaft switch assembly for an open ground circuit.

    2.

  2. This step tests for correct reference voltage from the TCM.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.

    3. Note: 

       • Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the ECM Freeze Frame and the TCM Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the ECM and the TCM.
       • Using the Clear Info function erases stored DTCs in both the ECM and TCM.

  3. Record the DTC Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
  4. Clear the DTC.
  5. Select Transmission Data on the scan tool.
  6. Select IMS range on the scan tool.
  7. Place the gear select lever in each transmission range: P, R, N, D5, D4, D3, and D2.

Does each range selected match the scan tool IMS range display?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Select IMS A/B/C/P on the scan tool.
  2. Place the gear select lever in each transmission range: P, R, N, D5, D4, D3, and D2.

Does the IMS A/B/C/P display match the specified value for each range selected?

HI/HI/HI/HI

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 4

4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the AT inline 20-way connector. Additional DTCs may set.
  3. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool IMS A/B/C/P display indicate HI for all range states?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Install the J 45681 jumper harness on the TCM side of the AT inline 20-way connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Using the DMM and the J 35616 GM terminal test kit, measure the voltage at the Transmission Range (TR) signal A circuit of the J 45681 .

    5. Refer to Component Connector End Views.

  5. Measure the voltage at the TR signal B circuit of the J 45681 .
  6. Measure the voltage at the TR signal C circuit of the J 45681 .
  7. Measure the voltage at the TR signal P circuit of the J 45681 .

Did you measure ignition voltage at all four terminals?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Install a fused jumper wire from the TR signal A circuit of the J 45681 to ground while monitoring the scan tool IMS A/B/C/P display.

Refer to Using Fused Jumper Wires and Component Connector End Views.

When the TR signal A circuit is grounded, do any other circuits indicate LOW?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

7

Install a fused jumper wire from the TR signal B circuit of the J 45681 to ground while monitoring the scan tool IMS A/B/C/P display.

Refer to Using Fused Jumper Wires and Component Connector End Views.

When the TR signal B circuit is grounded, do any other circuits indicate LOW?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

8

Install a fused jumper wire from the TR signal C circuit of the J 45681 to ground while monitoring the scan tool IMS A/B/C/P display.

Refer to Using Fused Jumper Wires and Component Connector End Views.

When the TR signal C circuit is grounded, do any other circuits indicate LOW?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

9

Test the TR signal circuits of the switch that did not indicate HI for a short to ground between the TCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector.

Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

10

Test TR signal circuits of the switch that did not indicate ignition voltage for an open between the TCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector.

Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

11

Test the affected TR signal circuits for a shorted together condition between the TCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

12

Test the TR signal circuits of the transmission manual shift shaft switch assembly for an open or shorted condition between the TCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector.

Refer to Testing for Continuity.

Did you find the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

13

Test the ground circuit of the transmission manual shift shaft switch assembly for an open between the AT inline 20-way connector and the chassis ground.

Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 14

14

Test the ground circuit of the transmission manual shift shaft switch assembly for an open between the AT inline 20-way connector and the switch.

Refer to Testing for Continuity.

Did you find the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness. Refer to Transmission Internal Electrical Harness Replacement.

Did you complete the operation?

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Go to Step 18

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16

Replace the transmission manual shift shaft switch assembly. Refer to Manual Shift Shaft Position Switch Replacement.

Did you complete the operation?

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Go to Step 18

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17

Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.

Did you complete the operation?

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Go to Step 18

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18

Perform the following procedures in order to verify the repair:

  1. Select the DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. The transmission manual shift shaft switch assembly must indicate a valid range for 5 seconds.
  5. Select Specific DTC.
  6. Enter DTC P1825.

Has the test run and passed?

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Go to Step 19

Go to Step 2

19

With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

System OK