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
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine run time is greater than 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. |
| • | The ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records. |
| • | The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as Failure Records. |
| • | The TCM stores DTC P1825 in TCM history. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The ECM turns OFF the MIL after the third 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.
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This step tests the transmission manual shift shaft switch assembly for an open ground circuit.
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This step tests for correct reference voltage from the TCM.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | ||||
2 |
Important:
Does each range selected match the scan tool IMS range display? | -- | Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 4.6L | Go to Step 3 | ||||
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 |
Does the scan tool IMS A/B/C/P display indicate HI for all range states? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 9 | ||||
Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View . Did you measure ignition voltage at all four terminals? | -- | 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 in Wiring Systems. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View . When the TR signal A circuit is grounded, do any other circuits indicate LOW? | -- | 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 in Wiring Systems. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View . When the TR signal B circuit is grounded, do any other circuits indicate LOW? | -- | 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 in Wiring Systems. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View . When the TR signal C circuit is grounded, do any other circuits indicate LOW? | -- | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | 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 AT inline 20-way connector and the switch. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Did you find a condition? | -- | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find a condition? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16 | ||||
15 | Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness. Refer to Transmission Internal Electrical Harness Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- | ||||
16 | Replace the transmission manual shift shaft switch assembly. Refer to Manual Shift Shaft Position Switch Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- | ||||
17 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- | ||||
18 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | 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? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | System OK |
