P0976

Diagnostic Chart:

Schematic:

Shift solenoid 2 is turned electrically ON/hydraulically open, relieving pressure from the M2 shift valve, during 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear operation. The transaxle control module (TCM) controls shift solenoid 2 by controlling an internal driver that pulls the solenoid circuit to voltage. During normal 1st-2nd gear shift operation, the TCM will turn shift solenoid 2 ON and keep it ON until a downshift to 1st gear or an upshift to 5th gear occurs. Circuit 1223 is monitored for low and high voltage feedback. DTC P0976 sets if shift solenoid 2 is commanded electrically ON and the feedback voltage at the TCM is low.

DTC PARAMETERS
DTC P0976 sets when shift solenoid 2 is commanded ON and the feedback voltage at the TCM is low and:
^ The engine is running
^ Transaxle Protection Mode is OFF
^ Shift solenoid 2 commanded ON
^ Condition exists for a least 500 ms

The TCM will command Transaxle Protection Mode ON if this DTC is active.

DTC P0976 is a type A DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
To locate an intermittent problem, use a scan tool to monitor SHIFT SOLENOID 2 CKT STATUS with solenoid 2 commanded ON. Wiggling wires while watching for a change on SHIFT SOLENOID 2 CKT STATUS may locate the area where a short to ground in the wiring could lie.

Shift solenoid 2 resistance: 8.4-22.6 ohms