Advanced Diagnostics

Advanced Diagnostics

DTC P0979: Short in Shift Solenoid Valve C Circuit






General Description

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status






Enable Conditions






Malfunction Threshold
The return signal does not match the command to turn ON shift solenoid valve C for at least 1 second.

Driving Pattern
Start the engine, and drive the vehicle in 1st gear with D for at least 1 second.

- Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for illuminating the MIL
When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the MIL
The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.