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Object Number: 54196  Size: LF
Automatic Transmission Components
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics
OBD II Symbol Description Notice

Circuit Description

The transmission pressure is modified by an adaptive modifier which controls the shift execution time. This test checks the time required to accomplish the shift. If the shift takes longer than 0.65 seconds and the adaptive modifier cannot shorten this time, then a counter increases by one.

If the PCM detects the counter reaching two, then DTC P1811 sets. DTC P1811 is a type D DTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The shift is adaptable.
    • The 1-2, 2-3 or 3-4 shift adapt cell has reached its limit.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The 1-2, 2-3 or 3-4 shift is longer than 0.65 seconds, twice in one trip.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The PCM does not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
    • The PCM commands maximum line pressure.
    • The PCM freezes shift adapts.
    • The PCM stores DTC P1811 in PCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A scan tool clears the DTC from PCM history.
    • The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a non-emission-related diagnostic fault occurring.
    • The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Inspect for possible vehicle overloading, exceeding trailer towing limit or towing in overdrive.
    • Ensure that the PCM has the latest calibration update.
    • If you performed a transmission overhaul, use the scan tool to clear all adapts.

Test Description

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

  1. This step inspects components located within the valve body, if the fluid pressure gauge readings do not match the commanded PC solenoid valve current to line pressure located in the value column.

  2. This step inspects or repairs any of the components listed. A faulty component may lead to a maximum adapt and long shift during a 1-2 upshift.

  3. This step inspects or repairs any of the components listed. A faulty component may lead to a maximum adapt and long shift during a 2-3 upshift.

  4. This step inspects or repairs any of the components listed. A faulty component may lead to a maximum adapt and long shift during a 3-4 upshift.

DTC P1811 Maximum Adapt and Long Shift

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (3.5L) or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (3.8L) in Engine Controls

2

Was the transmission fluid checking procedure performed?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Transmission Fluid Check

3

  1. Install the Scan Tool .
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records for reference. Using the Clear Info function will erase the stored Failure Records from the PCM.

  4. Record the Failure Records.
  5. Clear the DTCs.

Are any of the following DTCs set: P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, P1121, P1122, P1524, P0218, P0502, P0503, P0711 or P0712?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Diagnose those DTCs first.

Is the diagnosis and repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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5

  1. Use the scan tool snapshot mode in order to record the shift times.
  2. Drive the vehicle in D4 in order to obtain a 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 upshift.
  3. Record the shift times.

Did all the shift times exceed the specified value?

0.65 seconds

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Perform the line pressure check.

Refer to the Line Pressure Check .

Is the line pressure within specifications?

--

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect the transmission for the following conditions:

    • Fluid level low
    • Oil filter and seal missing, plugged or damaged
    • Spacer plate and gasket damaged or misassembled
    • PC solenoid valve damaged or contaminated
    • Pressure regulator valve line-up binding or damaged
    • Torque signal valve line-up binding or damaged
    • Oil pump assembly damaged or missing components

Refer to Unit Repair.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 14

--

8

Did the 1-2 shift time exceed the specified value?

0.65 seconds

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect the transmission for the following conditions:

    • 1-2 accumulator piston seals rolled or damaged
    • 1-2 accumulator piston and pin missing, binding or damaged
    • Forward servo assembly damaged or misassembled
    • Oil pump assembly damaged or missing components
    • Spacer plate and gaskets damaged or misassembled
    • Driven sprocket support seals damaged or missing
    • Second clutch piston and seal assembly binding or damaged
    • Second clutch fiber and steel plates misassembled, burned or damaged
    • Second clutch spring assembly damaged or misassembled
    • Forward band burned, damaged or misassembled
    • 1-2 support roller clutch assembly damaged or misassembled

Refer to Unit Repair.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 14

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10

Did the 2-3 shift time exceed the specified value?

0.65 seconds

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Inspect the transmission for the following conditions:

    • 2-3 accumulator piston seals rolled or damaged
    • 2-3 accumulator piston and pin missing, binding or damaged
    • Oil pump assembly damaged or missing components
    • Spacer plate and gaskets damaged or misassembled
    • Driven sprocket support seals damaged or missing
    • Third clutch piston seal rolled or damaged
    • Third clutch piston damaged or misassembled
    • Third clutch fiber and steel plates misassembled, burned or damaged
    • Third clutch spring assembly damaged or misassembled
    • Third sprag clutch assembly damaged or misassembled

Refer to Unit Repair.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 14

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12

Did the 3-4 shift time exceed the specified value?

0.65 seconds

Go to Step 13

Go to Diagnostic Aids

13

Inspect the transmission for the following conditions:

    • Oil pump assembly damaged or missing components
    • Spacer plate and gaskets damaged or misassembled
    • 3-4 accumulator piston seals rolled or damaged
    • 3-4 accumulator piston and pin missing, binding or damaged
    • Fourth clutch piston seal rolled or damaged
    • Fourth clutch piston damaged, misassembled or seized
    • Fourth clutch fiber and steel plates misassembled, burned or damaged
    • Fourth clutch spring assembly damaged or misassembled

Refer to Unit Repair.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 14

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14

Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:

  1. Select DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
  3. Road test the vehicle in D4. Ensure that the transmission completes the 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 upshifts.
  4. Monitor last shift time on the scan tool. Ensure that the 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 upshifts do not exceed 0.65 seconds.
  5. Select Specific DTC.
  6. Enter DTC P1811.

Has the test run and passed?

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System OK

Go to Step 1