P0976
DTC P0976
Circuit Description
The 2-3 shift solenoid (SS) valve controls the transmission fluid pressure acting on the 1-2 and 2-3 shift valves to position the valves for the appropriate gear. The 2-3 SS valve is a normally open exhaust valve located on the lower control valve body. Ignition voltage is supplied to the solenoid. The transmission control module (TCM) commands the solenoid ON or OFF by providing a ground path. When the 2-3 SS valve is commanded ON, the TCM senses low voltage. When the 2-3 SS valve is commanded OFF, the TCM senses high voltage.
If the TCM detects a continuous open or short to ground in the 2-3 SS valve circuit, then DTC P0976 sets. DTC P0976 is a type A DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0976 2-3 Shift Solenoid (SS) Control Circuit Low Voltage
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running for 5 seconds.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The 2-3 SS valve feedback circuit indicates a continuous open or short to ground for 4.4 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The TCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
^ The TCM commands a soft landing to 2nd gear.
^ The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
^ The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
^ The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
^ The TCM stores DTC P0976 in TCM history.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ The TCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and passes.
^ A scan tool can clear the MIL/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.
8. This step tests the electrical operation of the solenoid.
9. This step verifies the TCMs ability to command the solenoid.
14. This step verifies that the circuit has the correct resistance.
Step 1 - Step 5:
Step 6 - Step 12:
Step 13 - Step 20:
