P1825
DTC P1825 (3.6L)
Circuit Description
The transmission internal mode switch (IMS) is a sliding contact switch attached to the selector detent inside the transmission side cover. The four inputs to the transmission control module (TCM) indicate the position of the transmission range selector. The input voltage level at the TCM is high, B+, when the IMS is open and low when the switch is closed to ground. The four input parameters represented are Signals A, B, C and P - Parity. Refer to Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic.
If the TCM detects an invalid transmission range with the engine running, then DTC P1825 sets. DTC P1825 is a type B DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P1825 Internal Mode Switch - Invalid Range
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The engine speed is greater than 500 RPM for 5 seconds.
* The engine torque is greater than 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
* The IMS indicates PARK or NEUTRAL for 1 second or more.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCM detects an invalid combination of IMS signals for 8 seconds or more.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The TCM requests the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.
* The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
* The TCM commands an alternate coast shift pattern where downshifts occur at higher vehicle speeds while coasting.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
* The TCM assumes D4 for shifting.
* The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as Failure Records.
* The TCM stores DTC P1825 in TCM history during the consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* A scan tool can clear the DTC.
* The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring.
* The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. HI values for all signals in all ranges indicates the ground circuit is OPEN.
4. With the 20-way connector disconnected, all signals should indicate HI.
6. If one circuit affects the other, this indicates a short between the two circuits.
13. This step tests the internal transmission harness. If no fault is found in the harness, the fault will be in the switch.
Step 1 - Step 6:
Step 7 - Step 13:
