DTC P0826 [SJ6A-EL]

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Vehicles with steering shift switch

DTC P0826 | Steering shift switch circuit malfunction (open circuit)
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DETECTION CONDITION | • TCM detects open circuit in steering shift switch circuit when engine is running. Diagnostic support note: • The MIL illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle. • The AT warning light illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle. • PENDING CODE is not available. • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available. • DTC is stored in the TCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE | • Clock spring connector or terminal malfunction • Steering shift switch malfunction • Clock spring malfunction • TCM connector or terminal malfunction • Open circuit in wiring harness between clock spring terminal 4F and TCM terminal 2AF • Open circuit in wiring harness between clock spring terminal 4C and TCM terminal 2AB • TCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION
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1 | VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED • Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded on the repair order? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 | VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY • Verify related service repair information availability. • Is any related repair information available? | Yes | Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information. • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No | Go to the next step.
3 | INSPECT CLOCK SPRING CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the clock spring connector. • Inspect for poor connection at clock spring terminals 2C, 2F, 4C and 4F (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). • Are the connector and terminals normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace the connector and/or terminal, then go to Step 9.
4 | INSPECT STEERING SHIFT SWITCH • Inspect the steering shift switch. (See STEERING SHIFT SWITCH INSPECTION.) • Is the steering shift switch normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the steering shift switch, then go to Step 9. (See AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5 | INSPECT CLOCK SPRING • Inspect the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION.) • Is the clock spring normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the clock spring, then go to Step 9. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6 | INSPECT TCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION • Disconnect the TCM connector. • Inspect for poor connection at TCM terminals 2AF and 2AB (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). • Are the connector and terminals normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace the connector and/or terminal, then go to Step 9.
7 | INSPECT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT • Inspect for continuity between the clock spring (wiring harness-side) terminal 4F and TCM (wiring harness-side) terminal 2AF. • Is there continuity? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 9.
8 | INSPECT GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT • Inspect for continuity between the clock spring (wiring harness-side) terminal 4C and TCM (wiring harness-side) terminal 2AB. • Is there continuity? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 9.
9 | VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0826 COMPLETED • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. • Clear the DTC using the M-MDS. • Perform the following procedure to ensure that the DTC has been resolved: 1. Start the engine. 2. Idle the engine for 10 s or more. • Is the same DTC present? | Yes | Replace the TCM, then go to the next step. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL].)
No | Go to the next step.
10 | VERIFY NO DTC HAS BEEN PRESENTED • Perform the “Reading DTCs Procedure”. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION [SJ6A-EL].) • Are any DTCs present? | Yes | Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [SJ6A-EL].)
No | DTC troubleshooting completed.

Vehicles without steering shift switch

DTC P0826 | Steering shift switch circuit malfunction (open circuit)
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DETECTION CONDITION | • TCM detects open circuit in steering shift switch circuit when engine is running. Diagnostic support note: • The MIL illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle. • The AT warning light illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle. • PENDING CODE is not available. • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available. • DTC is stored in the TCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE | • Clock spring connector or terminal malfunction • Audio control switch malfunction • Clock spring malfunction • TCM connector or terminal malfunction • Open circuit in wiring harness between clock spring terminal 4F and TCM terminal 2AF • Open circuit in wiring harness between clock spring terminal 4C and TCM terminal 2AB • TCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION
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1 | VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED • Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded on the repair order? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 | VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY • Verify related service repair information availability. • Is any related repair information available? | Yes | Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information. • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No | Go to the next step.
3 | INSPECT CLOCK SPRING CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the clock spring connector. • Inspect for poor connection at clock spring terminals 2C, 2F, 4C and 4F (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). • Are the connector and terminals normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace the connector and/or terminal, then go to Step 9.
4 | INSPECT AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH • Inspect the audio control switch. (See AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH INSPECTION.) • Is the audio control switch normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the audio control switch, then go to Step 9. (See AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5 | INSPECT CLOCK SPRING • Inspect the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION.) • Is the clock spring normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the clock spring, then go to Step 9. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6 | INSPECT TCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION • Disconnect the TCM connector. • Inspect for poor connection at TCM terminals 2AF and 2AB (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). • Are the connector and terminals normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace the connector and/or terminal, then go to Step 9.
7 | INSPECT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT • Inspect for continuity between the clock spring (wiring harness-side) terminal 4F and TCM (wiring harness-side) terminal 2AF. • Is there continuity? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 9.
8 | INSPECT GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT • Inspect for continuity between the clock spring (wiring harness-side) terminal 4C and TCM (wiring harness-side) terminal 2AB. • Is there continuity? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 9.
9 | VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0826 COMPLETED • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. • Clear the DTC using the M-MDS. • Perform the following procedure to ensure that the DTC has been resolved: 1. Start the engine. 2. Idle the engine for 10 s or more. • Is the same DTC present? | Yes | Replace the TCM, then go to the next step. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL].)
No | Go to the next step.
10 | VERIFY NO DTC HAS BEEN PRESENTED • Perform the “Reading DTCs Procedure”. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION [SJ6A-EL].) • Are any DTCs present? | Yes | Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [SJ6A-EL].)
No | DTC troubleshooting completed.