P0971
DTC P0971: Short in A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve CNOTE:
^ Record all freeze data and review General Troubleshooting Information before you troubleshoot.
^ This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
2. Check that DTC P0971 recurs.
Is DTC P0971 indicated ?
YES - Go to step 6.
NO - Go to step3.
3. Select P CTRL SOL CONTROL in MISC. TEST MENU, then select P. CONTROL SOL C in P CTRL SOL CTRL MENU with the HDS.
4. Drive with the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C at 0.2A in SOL C CONTROL menu.
5. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0971.
Did the result indicate a fail?
YES - Go to step 6.
NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT COMPLETE, return to step 3 and recheck.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector.
8. Measure A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C resistance at the solenoid connector.
Is there less than 3 ohms ?
YES - Go to step 9.
NO - Replace the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C, then go to step 12.
9. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
10. Disconnect PCM connector A (73P).
11. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminals A39 and body ground, between A40 and body ground, and between A73 and body ground.
Is there continuity ?
YES - Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM, then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good PCM, replace the original PCM.
NO - Repair open in the wires between PCM connector terminals A39, A40, A73, and ground (G101, G102), or repair poor ground (G101, G102), then go to step 12.
12. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
13. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the D5 position in all five gears.
14. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0971.
Did the result indicate a pass?
YES - The problem has been corrected.
NO - Return to step 1 and recheck.