DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P0976 (8-3)

DTC P0976:

Short in Shift Solenoid Valve B Circuit

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review General Troubleshooting Information How to Troubleshoot the A/T System.
- This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
- If DTC P0976 is stored in the PCM, the transmission does not shift to any gear other than 1st, 2nd, or 5th gear because of the fail-safe function.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine. With the brake pedal pressed, shift to D, and wait for at least 3 seconds, then move the shift lever back into P.

4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0976 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.�

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

6. Disconnect the shift solenoid valve B connector.

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

9. Start the engine. With the brake pedal pressed, shift to D, and wait for at least 3 seconds, then move the shift lever back into P.

10. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0976 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 11.

NO -

Faulty shift solenoid valve B. Replace the secondary valve body (shift solenoid valve B) Secondary Valve Body Replacement.�

11. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

12. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

13. Disconnect PCM connector C (49P).

14. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminals C28 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C28 and shift solenoid valve B connector terminal No. 2.�

NO -

Replace the PCM Service and Repair.�