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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information






Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

Condition
Shift solenoids S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 operate in tandem to control gear-shifting. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) TCM-0003, TCM-0009, TCM-0103, TCM-0109 or TCM-010C are stored if the transmission control module (TCM) registers that there is a short-circuit to ground in circuits S1, S2, S3, S4 or S5 when the solenoid should be activated.

Substitute value
- The transmission control module (TCM) "Emergency mode I" program has been initiated.

Possible source
- Short-circuit to ground in the signal cable.
- Defective solenoid.
- Internal fault in the control module.

Fault symptom[s]
- General orange warning lamp lit.
- No lock-up function.
- Harsh gear shifting.
- No shifting.