P0971
DTC P0969-P0971
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview)provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0973
- Shift Solenoid (SS) 1 Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0974
- Shift Solenoid (SS) 1 Control Circuit High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit/System Description
The shift solenoid (SS) 1 is part of the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly and is not serviced separately. The control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly supplies 12 volts to SS 1 on the high side driver 2 circuit. The control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly controls the normally closed SS 1 on the SS 1 control circuit. The SS 1 controls the transmission fluid to the Mode-2 valve. In the OFF position no oil is supplied to the clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 3 or the transmission fluid pressure (TFP) switch 5, and the 4-5-6 clutch is fed by drive fluid. In the ON position, Reverse fluid is allowed to flow and is supplied to the 3-5-R clutch.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds.
* The SS 1 is commanded ON or OFF.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0973
The control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly detects an internal low voltage electrical malfunction of the SS 1 control circuit when the SS 1 is commanded OFF for 300 milliseconds.
P0974
The control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly detects an internal high voltage electrical malfunction of the SS 1 control circuit when the SS 1 is commanded ON for 300 milliseconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* DTCs P0973 and P0974 are Type A DTCs.
* The TCM defaults the transmission to 3rd gear if the current gear is 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, or 5th gear if the current gear is 4th, 5th, or 5th gear.
* The TCM inhibits the torque converter clutch (TCC).
* The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
Conditions for Clearing the DIC/DTC
DTCs P0973 and P0974 are Type A DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
When attempting to set solenoid electrical DTCs, make sure the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly is warmed up and the transmission is operated in 2nd gear long enough to make sure a 3°C (5°F) increase in TCM temperature. This will place the TCM under the optimal conditions to test solenoid electrical DTCs.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics).
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics).
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics).
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics).
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ensure the transmission fluid temperature is between 50-80°C (122-176°F).
2. Operate the vehicle in 2nd gear long enough to make sure at least a 3°C (5°F) rise in TCM temperature.
3. Place the gear selector in Reverse for 5 seconds and then idle vehicle for 5 seconds.
4. Observe the scan tool data parameter Shift Sol. 1 CKT Status. The parameter should display OK.
• If the parameter displays Open, Short to Volts, Short to GND, or if the DTC resets, perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection (Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection) .
• If no concerns are found during the inspection, replace the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.
Repair Instructions
Important: Always perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Perform the Service Fast Learn Adapts (Programming and Relearning) .