Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

P1876




DTC P1876

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P1876
- Up and Down Shift Enable Switch Circuit Low Voltage

Circuit/System Description

When the shift lever is placed in manual mode (M), the driver shift request (DSR), also known as the tap shift function, is activated. The DSR allows the vehicle operator to shift gears by pushing the plus (+) button for an upshift or minus (-) button for a downshift. The body control module (BCM) supplies a signal circuit to the shift controller. The shift controller has switches connected to a resistor array. When the lever is in the M position, a voltage drop occurs across the resistor network. When the plus or minus button is pushed, a corresponding voltage drop occurs across the resistor network. This voltage drop is monitored by the BCM. The BCM will send the request to the transmission control module (TCM) to perform the upshift or downshift.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Engine speed is greater than 400 RPM for 5 seconds.

* Ignition voltage is 9.0 V or greater.

* DTC P0815, P0816, P0826, P1761, P1825, P1876, P1877, P1915, or U0100 is not set.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Transmission control module (TCM) detects a TAP Enable Switch request for 3 seconds when the shift lever is in Park, Reverse, or Neutral, a total of 5 times.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTC P1876 is a Type C DTC.

* TCM inhibits Tap-Up/Tap-Down functions.

* TCM inhibits manual up, manual down shifts with the shift selector.

Conditions for Clearing the DIC/DTC

DTC P1876 is a Type C DTC.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics Electrical Diagrams

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Assembly

Description and Operation

* Transmission General Description Transmission General Description

* Electronic Component Description Electronic Component Description

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Warning: Refer to Parking Brake and Drive Wheels Warning Parking Brake and Drive Wheels Warning.


1. Verify there were no internal mode switch (IMS) DTCs set.

If IMS DTCs were set
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.

If IMS DTCs are not set

2. Ignition ON.

3. Verify the gear shift lever position matches the scan tool TCM Internal Mode Switch parameter while slowly moving the gear shift lever from Park through all ranges.

If the specified values are not correct
Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment Adjustments.

If the specified values are correct

4. Shift lever in the M position, verify the scan tool Driver Shift Request parameter changes from None to Upshift when the plus button is pressed, and from None to Downshift when the minus button is pressed.

If the Driver Shift Request parameter does not display the correct values
Refer to Circuit/System Testing below.

If the Driver Shift Request parameter displays the correct values

5. After performing the above steps, verify that the DTC does not reset by operating the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions you observe from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification procedure, then STOP. Do not perform the Circuit/System Testing or Component Testing as this may result in an unnecessary part replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.

Circuit/System Testing

Note: You must perform Circuit/System Verification first.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the S3 transmission shift lever electrical connector.

2. Test for less than 10 ohms between the S3 transmission shift lever harness connector terminal 2 and ground.

If 10 ohms or greater
Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit

If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

If less than 10 ohms

3. Ignition ON.

4. Test for 11 V or greater at the S3 transmission shift lever harness connector between signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.

If less than 11 V

1. Ignition OFF, remove the connector at the K9 body control module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the S3 transmission shift lever harness connector signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.

If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground in the circuit.

If infinite resistance.

3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the signal circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the signal circuit wire.

If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 body control module.

If 11 V or greater

5. Ignition OFF.

6. Test for 5.8-6.4 kohms between the S3 transmission shift lever connector terminal 3 and terminal 2.

If not between 5.8-6.4 kohms
Replace the S3 transmission shift lever.

If between 5.8-6.4 kohms

7. Test for 1.8-2.2 kohms between the S3 shift lever connector terminal 3 and terminal 2 with the tap down button depressed.

If not between 1.8-2.2 kohms
Replace the S3 transmission shift lever.

If between 1.8-2.2 kohms

8. Test for 580-680 ohms between the S3 shift lever connector terminal 3 and terminal 2 with the tap down button depressed.

If not between 580-680 ohms
Replace the S3 transmission shift lever.

If between 580-680 ohms

9. Test for less than 2 ohms in the signal circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater
Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms

10. Replace the K9 body control module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic repair.

Note:

* Perform the Transmission Adaptive Values Learn Transmission Adaptive Values Learn following all transmission related repairs.

* Before replacing the TCM, perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection.

* Transmission Control Replacement Transmission Control Replacement for AT TAP shift switch replacement.

* Control Module References Control Module References for BCM or control solenoid valve assembly replacement, programming and setup.