P0974

DTC P0974: Open in Shift Solenoid Valve A Circuit

NOTE: 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. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the D position in all five gears.
3. Check that DTC P0974 recurs.
Is DTC P0974 indicated?
YES-Go to step 7.
NO-Go to step 4.
4. Select SHIFT SOL TEST in MISCELLANEOUS TEST MENU, then carry out A/T SHIFT SOL A test in SHIFT SOL TEST MENU with the HDS.
5. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the D position in all five gears.
6. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0974.
Did the result indicate a fail?
YES-Go to step 7.
NO-Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at shift solenoid valve A and PCM. If the tester indicates NOT COMPLETE, return to step 4 and recheck.
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
9. Disconnect PCM connectors B (24P), C (22P), and E (31P).





10. Measure the resistance between PCM connector terminals C1 and B15 or E3.
Is there 12 - 25 ohms ?
YES-Check for loose or poor connections at PCM connector terminal C1. If the connection is OK, 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-Go to step 11.
11. Disconnect shift solenoid valve A connector.





12. Measure shift solenoid valve A resistance at the solenoid valve connector.
Is there 12 - 25 ohms ?
YES-Go to step 13.
NO-Replace shift solenoid valve A, then go to step 14.





13. Check for continuity between shift solenoid valve A connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES-Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal C1 and shift solenoid valve A, then go to step 14.
NO-Repair open in the wire between shift solenoid valve A and ground (G151), or repair poor ground (G151) then go to step 14.
14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
15. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the D position in all five gears.
16. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0974.
Did the result indicate a pass?
YES-The problem has been corrected.
NO-Return to step 1 and recheck.