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P0826



DTC P0826 (3.8L)





Circuit Description

The TAP shift system allows the driver to manually shift gears by using the TAP shift switches located on the steering wheel. Pushing either TAP shift switch will command an upshift and pulling the switch will command a downshift. The TAP shift system is activated when the gear selector is in the manual, M, position and is deactivated in all other positions.

If the PCM detects an invalid request, then DTC P0826 sets. DTC P0826 is a type C DTC.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0826 Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM detects an invalid TAP Shift request for 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

^ The PCM does not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
^ The PCM disables TAP shift operation.
^ The PCM assumes D4 for shifting.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Failure Records.
^ The PCM stores DTC P0826 in PCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

^ A scan tool can clear the DTC.
^ The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
^ The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the DTC passes.

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