DTC P0969-P0971
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0969: Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3
Performance
DTC P0970: Pressure Control Solenoid
Valve 3 Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0971: Pressure Control Solenoid
Valve 3 Control Circuit High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit
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Short to Ground
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Open/High Resistance
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Short to Voltage
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Signal Performance
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Pressure Control Solenoid 3 Control
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P0970
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P0971
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P0971
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P0969
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Typical Scan Tool Data
Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3
Performance Test Status
Circuit
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Short to Ground
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Open/High Resistance
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Short to Voltage
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Signal Performance
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Operating Conditions: Engine running,
normal operating temperature
Parameter Normal Range: OK
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Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 Control
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--
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--
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--
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Fault or Malfunction
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Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3
Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status
Circuit
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Short to Ground
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Open/High Resistance
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Short to Voltage
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Signal Performance
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Operating Conditions: Engine running,
normal operating temperature
Parameter Normal Range: OK
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Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 Control
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Fault or Malfunction
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--
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--
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--
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Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3
Control Circuit High Voltage Test Status
Circuit
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Short to Ground
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Open/High Resistance
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Short to Voltage
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Signal Performance
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Operating Conditions: Engine running,
normal operating temperature
Parameter Normal Range: OK
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Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 Control
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-
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Fault or Malfunction
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Fault or Malfunction
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--
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Circuit/System Description
The clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 3 is part of
the control solenoid valve assembly which has no serviceable
components. The normally high clutch PC solenoid 3 regulates
and directs oil pressure to the R1/4-5-6 regulator valve.
Increasing clutch PC solenoid 3 pressure increases pressure to
the low and reverse clutch or 4-5-6 clutch, depending on the
position of the clutch select valve. The transmission control
module (TCM) PC Solenoid 3 low side driver varies current
to the solenoid. Decreasing the current to clutch PC
solenoid 3 increases oil pressure by closing off the solenoid
exhaust port. Increasing the current to the clutch PC
solenoid 3 decreases oil pressure by opening the exhaust port.
Clutch PC solenoid 3 power is supplied by the TCM through a
high side driver (HSD). The HSD protects the circuit and components
from excessive current flow. If excessive current flow is detected,
the HSD will turn OFF. When the fault is corrected, the HSD will
reset.
Conditions for Running the DTC
P0969, P0970, or P0971
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The engine speed is greater than 400 RPM for
5 seconds. |
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The ignition voltage is 9.0 volts or
greater. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0969
The TCM detects an internal electrical performance malfunction
of the clutch PC solenoid 3 control circuit where the measured
clutch PC solenoid 3 currents does not equal the commanded
clutch PC solenoid 3 current for 5 seconds.
P0970
The TCM detects a short-circuit to ground on the clutch PC
solenoid 3 control circuit for 1 second.
P0971
The TCM detects an open or short-circuit to voltage on the
clutch PC solenoid 3 control circuit for 1 second.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
P0969
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DTC P0969 is a Type C DTC. |
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The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions on
the low and reverse clutch and the 4-5-6 clutch. |
P0970
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DTC P0970 is a Type A DTC. |
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The TCM limits the transmission to 5th gear and
reverse. |
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The TCM commands maximum line pressure. |
• |
The TCM freezes transmission adaptive
functions. |
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The TCM forces the torque converter
clutch (TCC) OFF. |
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The TCM forces the high side driver OFF. |
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The TCM enables torque management. |
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The TCM inhibits Tap Up/Down function. |
• |
The TCM inhibits manual shifting of forward
gears. |
P0971
• |
DTC P0971 is a Type A DTC. |
• |
The TCM limits the transmission to 4th gear and
reverse. |
• |
The TCM freezes transmission adaptive
functions. |
• |
The TCM commands maximum line pressure. |
• |
The TCM inhibits Tap Up/Down function. |
• |
The TCM inhibits manual shifting of forward
gears. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
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DTC P0969 is a Type C DTC. |
• |
DTCs P0970 and P0971 are
Type A DTCs. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Special Tools
DT-48616-10 Adapter Harness
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools .
Circuit/System Verification
- Operate the vehicle in second gear long enough to
ensure at least a 3°C (5°F) rise in TCM temperature, then
operate the vehicle in PARK for 5 seconds.
- Operate the vehicle in drive range. Allow the
transmission to change through all forward gear ranges. Verify with
a scan tool, the following test status parameters display OK.
• |
Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 Performance
Test Status |
• |
Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 Control
Circuit High Voltage Test Status |
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Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 Control
Circuit Low Voltage Test Status |
- After performing the above steps, verify that the DTC
does not reset by operating the vehicle within the Conditions for
Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the
conditions you observe from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification procedure,
then STOP. Do not perform the Circuit/System Testing or Component
Testing as this may result in an unnecessary part replacement.
Refer to
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .
Circuit/System Testing
Note: You must perform the
Circuit/System Verification first.
- Ignition OFF, remove the Q8 control solenoid valve
assembly. Refer to
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly
Replacement .
- Perform the
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly
Inspection .
- Place the Q8 control solenoid valve assembly on a
clean work surface near the transmission assembly.
- Connect DT-48616-10 harness between the
vehicle wire harness X1 14-way transmission electrical
connector, and the Q8 control solenoid valve assembly electrical
connector.
- Ignition ON, verify with a scan tool the following
test status parameters display OK.
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Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 Performance
Test Status |
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Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 Control
Circuit High Voltage Test Status |
• |
Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 Control
Circuit Low Voltage Test Status |
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If any test status parameter displays Fault or
Malfunction, replace the Q8 control solenoid valve assembly. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic
procedure.
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