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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.0L 🢒 DTC P1847

Object Number: 629364 Size: LF
Master Electrical Component List
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics
OBD II Symbol Description Notice

Circuit Description

The 2-3 shift solenoid (SS) valve controls the transmission fluid pressure acting on the 1-2 and 2-3 shift valves to position the valves for the appropriate gear. The 2-3 SS valve is a normally open exhaust valve located on the lower control valve body. Ignition voltage is supplied to the solenoid. The output driver module (ODM), within the PCM, commands the solenoid ON or OFF by providing a ground path. When the 2-3 SS valve is commanded ON, the PCM senses low voltage. When the 2-3 SS valve is commanded OFF, the PCM senses high voltage.

If the PCM detects a continuous short to voltage in the 2-3 SS valve circuit, then DTC P1847 sets. DTC P1847 is a type A DTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The system voltage is 8-18 volts.
    • The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds.
    • The PCM commands the 2-3 SS valve ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The 2-3 SS valve feedback circuit indicates a continuous short to voltage for 4.3 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
    • The PCM commands an immediate landing to 2nd gear.
    • The PCM commands maximum line pressure.
    • The PCM inhibits TCC engagement.
    • The PCM freezes transmission adapt functions.
    • The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
    • The PCM stores DTC P1847 in PCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
    • The PCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and passes.
    • A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC.
    • The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring.
    • The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Test Description

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

  1. This step tests the PCM and the wiring to the transmission.

    2.

  2. This step verifies that the circuit has the correct resistance.

P1847 2-3 Shift Solenoid Circuit -- High Voltage

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Powertrain Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls

2
  1. Install a Scan Tool .
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

    3. Important: Before clearing the DTC, use the Scan Tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the PCM.

  3. Record the DTC Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
  4. Clear the DTC.
  5. Select 2-3 Sol. Short to Volts on the Scan Tool .
  6. Drive the vehicle in D4.

When 3rd or 4th gear is commanded, does the Scan Tool display indicate a short to voltage?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Intermittent Conditions

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the AT inline 20-way connector. Additional DTCs may set.
  3. Install the J 44152 jumper harness on the engine side of the AT inline 20-way connector .
  4. Using the J 35616-A connector test adapter kit, connect a test lamp between terminal B of the J 44152 and ground.

    5. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline Harness Connector End View .

  5. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Is the test lamp ON?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Test the control circuit (CKT 1223) of the 2-3 SS valve for a short to voltage between the PCM connector C2 and the AT inline 20-way connector.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the J 44152 from the engine side of the AT inline 20-way connector.
  3. Install the J 44152 on the transmission side of the AT inline 20-way connector .
  4. Using the J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) and the J 35616-A measure the resistance between terminals E and B of the J 44152 .

    5. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline Harness Connector End View .

Is the resistance within the specified range?

20-40 ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6
  1. Leave the J 39200 DMM test leads connected.
  2. Disconnect the 2-3 SS valve from the automatic transmission wiring harness.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

100 ohms

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

7

Measure the resistance between terminals B and U of the J 44152 .

Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline Harness Connector End View .

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

100 ohms

Go to Step 8

Go to Intermittent Conditions

8

Important: The automatic transmission wiring harness consists of two separate harnesses, the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly (GM P/N 1532 0475) and the Automatic Transmission Wiring Extension Harness Assembly (GM P/N 1532 0478). In order to avoid the unnecessary replacement of parts, determine which harness contains the fault and replace only that harness.

Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness.

Refer to Transmission Overhaul in Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the 2-3 SS valve.

Refer to Solenoid B Replacement.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the PCM.

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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11

Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:

  1. Select DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
  3. Operate the vehicle under the following conditions:
    4. • Drive the vehicle in D4.
    • Allow the transmission to obtain a 3-4 upshift.
  4. Select Specific DTC.
  5. Enter DTC P1847.

Has the test run and passed?

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System OK

Go to Step 1