The transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) shift system allows the driver to manually shift gears by using the TAP shift switches located on the automatic transmission shifter. Pushing the Up switch will command an upshift and pushing the Down switch will command a downshift. The TAP shift system is activated when the gear selector is in the manual L (M) position. In the L (M) range position, the TAP enable switch is closed and this activates the system by completing the TAP enable signal circuit from the BCM to ground. TAP system is deactivated in all other range positions.

P0815 or P0816

P0826

P0815

The TCM detects an upshift request for 3 seconds or greater in PARK and TCM detects an upshift request for 600 seconds in D4 or D6.

P0816

The TCM detects a downshift request for 3 seconds in PARK and the TCM detects a downshift request for 600 seconds in D4 or D6.

P0826

The TCM detects an invalid voltage on the TAP up/down signal circuit for 8 seconds or greater.

DTCs P0815, P0816, and P0826 are Type C DTCs.

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Transmission General Description

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Ignition ON, transmission shift lever in L (M), observe the scan tool Driver Shift Request parameter. The reading should display None.
2. Observe the scan tool Driver Shift Request parameter while pressing the tap-up and tap-down switch. The reading should change between Upshift and Downshift.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the transmission shift lever.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal C and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the IGN circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

3. Verify the scan tool Driver Shift Request parameter indicates Invalid.

⇒	If other than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. Ignition OFF, test for 300-600 ohms between the signal circuit terminal B and ground.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the transmission control.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the transmission control.
2. Test for 8.1-8.4 K ohms between terminals C and F.

⇒	If not within the specified range, replace the transmission control.

3. Test for 2.6-3.2 K ohms between terminals C and F while pressing the upshift button.

⇒	If not within the specified range, replace the transmission control.

4. Test for 1.0-1.6 K ohms between terminals C and F while pressing the downshift button.

⇒	If not within the specified range, replace the transmission control.

Important: 

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.