P0803
DTC P0803
Circuit Description
With the ignition ON battery voltage is supplied directly to the skip shift solenoid. The powertrain control module (PCM) controls the solenoid by grounding the control circuit via an internal switch called a driver. The driver supplies the ground for the component being controlled. Each driver has a fault line which the PCM monitors. When the PCM commands a component ON, the voltage of the control circuit should be low (near 0 volts). When the PCM commands the control circuit to a component OFF, the voltage potential of the circuit should be high (near battery voltage). If the internal fault detection circuit senses a voltage other than what is expected, the fault line status changes causing the DTC to set.
Conditions for Enabling the 1-4 Upshift Solenoid
^ The vehicle speed is between 24 - 31 km/h (15 - 19 mph).
^ The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is greater than 77°C (171°F).
^ The barometric pressure (BARO) is greater than 76 kPa.
^ The accelerator pedal position (APP) is less than 26 percent.
^ Once the 1-4 Upshift solenoid is enabled the solenoid will not be re-enabled until the vehicle speed returns to 0 km/h (0 mph) and the conditions for enabling the 1-4 Upshift solenoid are met.
Conditions for Running the DTC
^ The engine speed is more than 400 RPM.
^ The ignition voltage is between 6 - 18 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
^ The PCM detects that the commanded state of the driver and the actual state of the control circuit do not match.
^ Condition must exist for a minimum of 5 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails and stores this information in the Failure Records.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ A last test failed, or current DTC clears, when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic.
^ Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC.
Diagnostic Aids
^ Remove any debris from the PCM connector surfaces before servicing the PCM. Inspect the PCM connector gaskets when diagnosing/replacing the PCM. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion into the PCM.
^ For any test that requires probing the PCM or a component harness connector, use the J35616 connector test adapter kit. Using this kit prevents damage to the harness/component terminals. Refer to Using Connector Test Adapters. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
^ Low system voltage can cause this DTC to set. When reviewing captured data, verify if a low system voltage condition was present at the time the DTC was stored in memory.
^ For an intermittent condition, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. Listen for an audible click when the skip shift solenoid operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
3. Tests for voltage at the coil side of the skip shift solenoid. The AUTO TRANS fuse supplies power to the coil side of the skip shift solenoid.
5. Verifies that the PCM is providing ground to the skip shift solenoid.
6. Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the skip shift solenoid.
