AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0979, P0980

DTC Code DTC Name
P0979 Shift Solenoid "C" Control Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve S3)
P0980 Shift Solenoid "C" Control Circuit High (Shift Solenoid Valve S3)

DESCRIPTION

Shifting from 1st to 6th is performed in combination with "ON" and "OFF" operation of the shift solenoid valves SL1, SL2, S1, S2, S3, S4 and SR which is controlled by the ECM. If an open or short circuit occurs in either of the shift solenoid valves, the ECM controls the remaining normal shift solenoid valve to allow the vehicle to be operated smoothly. (In case of an open or short circuit, the ECM stops sending current to the circuit.) Fail safe function.

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DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory
P0979 Shift Solenoid "C" Control Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve S3) ECM detects short in solenoid valve S3 circuit 2 times when solenoid valve S3 is operated (1-trip detection logic)

  • Short in shift solenoid valve S3 circuit

  • Shift solenoid valve S3

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored
P0980 Shift Solenoid "C" Control Circuit High (Shift Solenoid Valve S3) ECM detects open in solenoid valve S3 circuit 2 times when solenoid valve S3 is not operated (1-trip detection logic)

  • Open in shift solenoid valve S3 circuit

  • Shift solenoid valve S3

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

These DTCs indicate an open or short in the shift solenoid valve S3 circuit. When there is an open or short circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuit, the ECM detects the problem and illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC. When the shift solenoid valve S3 is on, if resistance is 8 Ω or less, the ECM determines there is a short in the shift solenoid valve S3 circuit.

When the shift solenoid valve S3 is off, if resistance is 100 kΩ or more, the ECM determines there is an open in the shift solenoid valve S3 circuit.

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WIRING DIAGRAM

A01MVSIE15
*1 Shift Solenoid Valve S3
*2 Transmission Wire

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Perform registration and/or initialization when parts related to the automatic transmission are replaced.

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Tech Tips

The shift solenoid valve S3 is turned on/off normally when the shift lever is in the D position:

ECM commanded gear 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Shift solenoid valve S3 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S3)


    1. A01MVFBC68
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Transmission Wire)

      Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the transmission.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      7 (S3) - Body ground 20°C (68°F) 11 to 15 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

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    OK

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)


    1. A01MUD2C05
      *a

      Rear view of wire harness connector

      (to ECM)

      Connect the transmission connector to the transmission.

    2. Disconnect the A76 connector from the ECM.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A76-9 (S3) - Body ground 20°C (68°F) 11 to 15 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

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    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

  3. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S3


    1. A01MVJNC08
      *a Shift Solenoid Valve S3

      Remove the shift solenoid valve S3.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Solenoid Connector (S3) - Solenoid Body (S3) 20°C (68°F) 11 to 15 Ω

    3. Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid body.

      OK
      The solenoid makes an operating sound.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE Click here

    NG

    REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S3 Click here