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DTC

Description

Indication

Default Action

DTC P0218

Transmission Over Temperature Condition

No Change

    • TCM assumes the transaxle fluid temperature is 60°C.
    •  No influence on drivability

DTC P0562

System Voltage Low

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    • Power supply cut off to the PCS valve.

DTC P0563

System Voltage High

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut off to the PCS valve.

DTC P0601

Internal Control Module Memory Checksum Error

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    • Power supply cut off to the PCS valve.

DTC P0603

Internal Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at he time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    • Power supply cut off to the PCS valve.

DTC P0604

TCM Random Access Memory (RAM) Error

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    • Power supply cut off to the PCS valve.

DTC P0606

Transaxle Control Module Processor Fault - Failure of External Watchdog

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    • Power supply cut off to the PCS valve.

DTC P0703

Brake Switch Circuit Malfunction

No Change

    • TCM assume that the brake light always active.
    •  Open lock up clutch.

DTC P0705

Transmission Range Sensor Output Shorted to Ground or Open

No Change - Non-European Emissions

The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.

DTC P0705

Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input)

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.

DTC P0706

Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction - PRNDL Input

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant.
    • After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control, position P, R and N also possible.

DTC P0710

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction

No Change

    • The TCM assumes that the transaxle fluid temperature is 80°C (140°F)
    • No influence at vehicle running

DTC P0715

Input Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

MIL ON

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    • Open lockup clutch.

DTC P0716

Input Speed Sensor Circuit Fault

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control, position P, R and N also possible.
    • Open lock up clutch.

DTC P0717

Input Speed Sensor Circuit Range / Performance

MIL ON

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    • Open lockup clutch.

DTC P0720

Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

MIL ON

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • Open lockup clutch.

DTC P0721

Output Speed Sensor Circuit Fault

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear.
    • Open lock up clutch.

DTC P0722

Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal

MIL ON

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Vehicle running remains actual gear
    • Open lock up clutch.

DTC P0725

Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction

No Change

    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear.
    •  Open lock up clutch.

DTC P0726

Engine Speed Input Circuit Fault

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear.
    •  Open lock up clutch.

DTC P0727

Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal

MIL ON

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear.
    •  Open lock up clutch.

DTC P0731

Gear 1 Incorrect Ratio

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear.
    •  High line pressure

DTC P0732

Gear 2 Incorrect Ratio

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 3rd gear.
    •  High line pressure.

DTC P0733

Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear.
    •  High line pressure

DTC P0734

Gear 4 Incorrect Ratio

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  High line pressure.

DTC P0781

1-2 Shift Malfunction

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 1st gear.
    •  Open lock up clutch.

DTC P0782

2-3 Shift Malfunction

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 2nd gear.
    •  Open lock up clutch.

DTC P0783

3-4 Shift Malfunction

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer. Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 3rd gear. Open lock up clutch.

DTC P1604

Data Check of Internal and Extended Ram Failed

MIL ON

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1606

Transaxle Control Module Processor Fault - Reset Counter Error

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1606

Failure of External Watchdog

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1671

CAN Transmit Message Failure

MIL ON

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.

DTC P1672

CAN Bus OFF Failure

MIL ON

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.

DTC P1673

Can Receive ECM Message Failure

MIL ON

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.

DTC P1779

Engine Torque Input Signal Malfunction

No Change

Adjustable value, calculated over the substitute map throttle position using engine speed, engine torque.

DTC P1780

Engine Torque Reduction Fault

No Change

Adjustable value, calculated over the substitute map throttle position using engine speed, engine torque.

DTC P1791

Throttle Position Input Signal Circuit Malfunction

No Change

Adjustable value, calculated over the substitute map throttle position using engine speed, engine torque.

DTC P1839

PCS3 Output Shorted To Ground

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1840

PCS3 Output Shorted To Power

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1841

PCS3 Output Open

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1850

Solenoid 1 Output Shorted To Ground

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.

DTC P1851

Solenoid 1 Output Shorted To Power

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • Hold lamp will blink.
    •  The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.

DTC P1852

Solenoid 1 Output Open

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.

DTC P1853

Solenoid 2 Output Shorted To Ground

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.

DTC P1854

Solenoid 2 Output Shorted To Power

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.

DTC P1855

Solenoid 2 Output Open

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.

DTC P1861

PCS4 Output Shorted To Ground

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1862

PCS4 Output Shorted To Power

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1863

PCS4 Output Open

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1864

PCS5 Output Shorted To Ground

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1865

PCS5 Output Shorted To Power

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

Differential/Side Shaft Outer Race, Bearing Shim Removal

PCS5 Output Open

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

Differential/Side Shaft Outer Race, Bearing Shim Installation

PCS6 Output Shorted To Ground

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1853

PCS6 Output Shorted To Power

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1869

PCS6 Output Open

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1871

PCS Valve Power Supply Circuit Shorted To Power

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.
    •  Power supply cut OFF to the PCS valve.

DTC P1874

Solenoid Valve Power Supply Circuit Shorted To Power

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    •  After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R and N also possible.

DTC P1881

2-1 Shift Malfunction

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 3rd gear.
    •  Open lock up clutch.

DTC P1883

3-2 Shift Malfunction

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 3rd gear.
    •  Open lock up clutch.

DTC P1884

4-3 Shift Malfunction

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear.
    •  Open lock up clutch.

DTC P1885

3-1 Shift Malfunction

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 3rd gear.
    •  Open lock up clutch.

DTC P1886

4-2 Shift Malfunction

Hold Lamp Flashing - Non-European Emissions

MIL ON - European Emissions

    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    •  Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear.
    •  Open lock up clutch.