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DTC P1840 Non-Europeor N. American Emissions

Circuit Description

The pressure control valves (PCS) valves 3, 4, 5, and 6 are precision electronic pressure regulators that control the operation of the clutches, brakes, and lock-up clutch.

The valve reduces the system pressure with which the downstream solenoid valves and the electrical pressure regulating valves are supplied. As a result, smaller solenoid valves may be used. The PCS requires a constant input pressure.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • Output voltage of the PCS 3, at ON, is 12 volts.
    • No DTC P1839, P1841.
    • Immediately after the above condition occurs

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The hold lamp will blink.
    • The transmission control module (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. P, R and N also possible.
    • Power supply cut off to the PCS valve.

Conditions for Clearing the Hold Lamp/DTC

    • The hold lamp will turn OFF when the malfunction has not occurred after 3 ignition cycles.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
    • Using a scan tool can clear history DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

When DTC P1840 sets, the possible cause of the fault could be the PCS 3 valve.

Step

Action

Values

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 the scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. Select Actuating on the scan tool.
  4. Actuate the pressure control valves (PCS) 3 ON/OFF.

Does the PCS 3 change ON/OFF?

--

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Remove the oil pan.
  2. Disconnect the wiring connector of the PCS 3.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. Measure the voltage of the PCS 3 wiring connector terminal 1.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

11-14 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the internal line PCS 3 for a short to power.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

5

Replace the PCS 3.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 6

--

6

Inspect if any DTCs are set.

Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?

--

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

System OK

DTC P1840 European and N. American Emissions

Circuit Description

The pressure control valves (PCS) valves 3, 4, 5, and 6 are precision electronic pressure regulators that control the operation of the clutches, brakes, and lock-up clutch.

The valve reduces the system pressure with which the downstream solenoid valves and the electrical pressure regulating valves are supplied. As a result, smaller solenoid valves may be used. The PCS requires a constant input pressure.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • Output voltage of the PCS 3 (at ON) is 12 volts.
    • No DTC P1839, P1841.
    • Immediately after the above condition occurs

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
    • 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. P, R, and N also possible.
    • Power supply cut off to the PCS valve.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The MIL will turn OFF when the malfunction has not occurred after 3 ignition cycles.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
    • Using a scan tool can clear history DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

When DTC P1840 sets, the possible cause of the fault could be the PCS 3 valve.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. Select Actuating on the scan tool.
  4. Actuate the pressure control valves (PCS) 3 ON/OFF.

Does the PCS 3 change ON/OFF?

--

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Remove the oil pan.
  2. Disconnect the wiring connector of the PCS 3.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. Measure the voltage of the PCS 3 wiring connector terminal 1.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

11-14 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the internal line PCS 3 for a short to power.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

5

Replace the PCS 3.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 6

--

6

Inspect if any DTCs are set.

Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?

--

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

System OK