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DTC P0974

DTC P0974:  Shift Solenoid Valve A (Open)

General Description 

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Hydraulic pressure supply to the clutch by shift solenoid valve output (D position) 

Gear position  Shift solenoid valve  Clutch 
A B 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Neutral-1st  ON OFF CPCD - - - - -
1st  ON ON LINE CPCA CPCB CPCC - -
1st-2nd  ON ON LINE CPCA CPCB CPCC - -
2nd  ON ON LINE CPCA CPCB CPCC - -
2nd-3rd  ON ON LINE CPCA CPCB CPCC - -
3rd  OFF ON LINE - CPCB CPCC CPCA -
3rd-4th  OFF ON LINE - CPCB CPCC CPCA -
4th  OFF OFF/(ON) LINE - (CPCB) CPCC CPCA CPCB
4th-5th  OFF OFF LINE - - CPCC CPCA CPCB
5th  OFF OFF/(ON) LINE - (CPCB) CPCC CPCA CPCB
5th-6th  OFF OFF LINE - - CPCC CPCA CPCB
6th  OFF OFF LINE - - CPCC CPCA CPCB

LINE : Line pressure

CPCA: A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A pressure

CPCB: A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B pressure

CPCC: A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C pressure

CPCD: A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve D pressure

When shift solenoid valves A, B, and C are turned ON, the hydraulic pressure circuit opens. The hydraulic pressure circuit supplies/discharges hydraulic pressure to/from each clutch according to the combination of the ON/OFF status of the shift solenoid valves. The powertrain control module (PCM) commands the driver circuit to turn on the shift solenoid valve. The circuit detects malfunctions such as a circuit short or open, and sends back a return signal during the PCM's command. When the return signal does not match the PCM command to turn OFF the shift solenoid valve, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

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

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 1 second or more
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL on, A/T gear position indicator blinks
OBD Status PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Enable Conditions 

Condition Minimum Maximum
Battery voltage
[BATTERY VOLTAGE]
11 V -
No active DTCs set (prevents monitor from running) P0962, P0963, P0973, P0979, P0980, P2720, P2721

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

The return signal does not match the command to turn OFF shift solenoid valve A [A/T SHIFT SOL VLV. A] for at least 1 second.

Possible Cause 

NOTE:  The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Confirmation Procedure 

Operating Condition 

With the HDS 

None.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.