P0871

ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DTC P0871
Circuit Description for Allison Automatic Transmission
The pressure switch manifold (PSM) is a multiple-switch assembly made up of three normally open (N/O) and one normally closed (N/C) pressure switches. The E pressure switch monitors E shift valve positioning and relays it to the transmission control module (TCM). When E pressure switch is in the open state, E shift valve should be in the unstroked position.

DTC P0871 is a type A DTC.

DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0871 Pressure Switch Solenoid E Circuit Stuck Open

Conditions for Running the DTC
^ The components are powered and ignition voltage is greater than 9.0 volts and less than 18 volts.
^ Engine speed is greater than 200 RPM and less than 7,500 RPM for 5 seconds.
^ E shift valve is commanded to the ON, stroked, position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC P0871 sets when E solenoid is commanded ON and pressure switch E status remains OFF for 5 seconds, depending on fluid temperature.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The TCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
^ When in a forward range and shifting is completed, the transmission will fail to another forward range, unless the transmission is compromised by over speeding or direction change, then the transmission will shift to NEUTRAL.
^ When in a forward range and the shift is in process, the transmission will return to a previous range, except for 1-2 shifts and 2-1 shifts where the shifts will be completed.
^ When in NEUTRAL or REVERSE, the transmission will fail to NEUTRAL.
^ While diagnostic response is active, the shift selector is moved from a forward range to NEUTRAL or from a forward range to REVERSE, then the transmission will shift to NEUTRAL.
^ DTC P0871 will be stored in TCM history.
^ The TCM freezes shift adapts.
^ The TCM inhibits torque converter clutch (TCC) engagement.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
A scan tool can clear the code from TCM history. The TCM automatically clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without failure.

Diagnostic Aids
^ Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the TCM. Inspect for the following conditions:
- A bent terminal
- A backed-out terminal
- A damaged terminal
- Poor terminal tension
- A chafed wire
- A broken wire inside the insulation
^ When diagnosing for an intermittent short or open, massage the wiring harness while watching the test equipment for a change.
^ You may have to drive the vehicle in order to experience a condition.
^ This DTC may indicate that E solenoid is mechanically defective.
^ When a P0871 and P0873 are set in combination, this may indicate an open circuit condition is present at the pressure switch circuit or the shift valve is stuck in the unstroked position.

Test Description








The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
5.This step tests the TCM response function.
6.This step tests the transmission wiring harness integrity.
7.This step tests and evaluates the internal wiring harness.
8.This step tests the PSM for a failed condition.