DTC P1860 L61
Circuit Description
The torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid contains a normally closed valve
used to control the apply and release of the torque converter clutch. The PCM operates
the solenoid with a duty cycle. When vehicle operating conditions are appropriate
to apply the TCC, the PCM immediately increases the duty cycle to approximately 42%.
The PCM then ramps the duty cycle to approximately 90% to achieve full TCC apply pressure.
When the solenoid is commanded OFF, the PCM feedback is high. When the solenoid is
commanded ON, the PCM feedback is low. When the PCM detects a continuous open, short
to ground or short to power in the TCC solenoid circuit, then DTC P1860 sets.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC P1860 will set if the PCM detects an open or short to ground on the TCC
solenoid control circuit when:
| • | PCM is commanding a 10% or less TCC duty cycle |
| • | Engine run time is greater than 5 seconds |
| • | Or: Ignition voltage is between 8 and 18 volts |
| | DTC P1860 will set if the PCM detects a short to voltage on the TCC solenoid
control circuit when: |
| • | PCM is commanding a 90% or greater TCC duty cycle |
| • | Engine run time is greater than 5 seconds |
| • | Ignition voltage is between 8 and 18 volts |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Ensure transaxle fluid is at proper level. |
| • | Check for intermittent connections. |
DTC P1860
DTC P1860 L81
Circuit Description
The torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid contains a normally closed valve
used to control the apply and release of the converter clutch. The TCM operates the
solenoid with a duty cycle. When vehicle operating conditions are appropriate to apply
the TCC, the TCM immediately increases the duty cycle to approximately 42%. The TCM
then ramps the duty cycle to approximately 90% to achieve full TCC apply pressure.
When the solenoid is commanded OFF, the TCM feedback is high. When the solenoid is
commanded ON, the TCM feedback is low. When the TCM detects a continuous open, short
to ground or short to power in the TCC solenoid circuit, then DTC P1860 sets.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC P1860 will set if the TCM detects an open or short to ground on the TCC
solenoid control circuit when:
| • | TCM is commanding a 10% or less TCC duty cycle |
| • | Engine run time is greater than 5 seconds |
| • | Or: Ignition voltage is between 8 and 18 volts |
| | DTC P1860 will set if the TCM detects a short to voltage on the TCC solenoid
control circuit when: |
| • | TCM is commanding a 90% or greater TCC duty cycle |
| • | Engine run time is greater than 5 seconds |
| • | Ignition voltage is between 8 and 18 volts |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Ensure transaxle fluid is at proper level. |
| • | When diagnosing for an intermittent short or open condition, massage the
wiring harness while watching test equipment for a change. |
DTC P1860
