Circuit Description
The automatic transmission fluid pressure (TFP) manual valve position switch consists of five pressure switches, 2 normally-closed and 3 normally-open, and a transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor combined into one unit. The combined unit mounts on the valve body. The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies ignition voltage for each range signal. By grounding one or more of these circuits through various combinations of the pressure switches, the PCM detects which manual valve position you select. The PCM compares the actual voltage combination of the switches to a TFP manual valve position switch combination chart stored in memory.
The TFP manual valve position switch cannot distinguish between PARK and NEUTRAL because the monitored valve body pressures are identical. With the engine OFF and the ignition switch in the ON position, the TFP manual valve position switch indicates PARK/NEUTRAL. Disconnecting the AT inline 20-way connector removes the ground potential for the three range signals to the PCM. In this case, with the engine OFF, and the ignition switch in the ON position, D2 will be indicated.
When the PCM detects an invalid state of the TFP manual valve position switch circuit by deciphering the TFP manual valve position switch inputs, then DTC P1815 sets. DTC P1815 is a type B DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P1815 Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Valve Position Switch - Start in Wrong Range
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No vehicle speed sensor (VSS) DTCs P0502 or P0503. |
| • | The transmission vehicle speed sensor (SS) is less than 250 RPM. |
| • | The engine speed is in transition from less than 50 RPM to greater than 625 RPM. |
Condition for Setting the DTC
D2 is indicated after start-up for 7 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. |
| • | The PCM commands maximum line pressure. |
| • | The PCM assumes a D4 shift pattern. |
| • | The PCM freezes transmission adaptive functions. |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records. |
| • | The PCM stores DTC P1815 in PCM history during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and passes. |
| • | A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC. |
| • | The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests the indicated range signal to the manual valve range actually selected.
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This step tests for correct voltage from the PCM.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Did you perform the Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Transmission Fluid Check |
Important: Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the powertrain control module (PCM). Does each selected transmission range match the scan tool TFP switch display? | -- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 4 | |
4 |
Did the linkage require adjustment? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 5 |
5 |
Does the scan tool TFP Switch A/B/C parameter indicate HI for all range states? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 10 |
Does the voltage measure ignition voltage at all three terminals? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 11 | |
7 | Connect a fused jumper wire from the J 44152 , signal A circuit, to ground while monitoring the scan tool TFP Switch A/B/C parameter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View. When the signal A circuit is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
8 | Connect a fused jumper wire from the J 44152 , signal B circuit, to ground while monitoring the scan tool TFP Switch A/B/C parameter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View. When the signal B circuit is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
9 | Connect a fused jumper wire from the J 44152 , signal C circuit, to ground while monitoring the scan tool TFP Switch A/B/C parameter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View. When the signal C circuit is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 |
10 | Test the signal circuits of the transmission fluid pressure (TFP) manual valve position switch that did not indicate HI for a short to a ground between the PCM and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs. Did you find and correct a condition? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 |
11 | Test the signal circuits of the TFP manual valve position switch that did not indicate ignition voltage for an open between the PCM and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs. Did you find and correct a condition? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 |
12 | Test the affected signal circuits of the TFP manual valve position switch for a shorted together condition between the PCM and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs. Did you find and correct a condition? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 |
13 | Test the affected signal circuits of the TFP manual valve position switch for an open or shorted condition between the AT inline 20-way connector and the TFP manual valve position switch. Refer to Circuit Testing. Did you find the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 |
14 | Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness. Refer to Valve Body and Pressure Switch Replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 17 | -- |
15 | Replace the TFP manual valve position switch. Refer to Valve Body and Pressure Switch Replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 17 | -- |
16 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References. Is the replacement complete? | -- | Go to Step 17 | -- |
17 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 2 |
18 | With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK |
