DTC P0842: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input (2017)

NOTE: 

• Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (2017) .
• This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

DTC (Gear)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   - 3. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

   Signal	Threshold		Current conditions
   	Values	Unit	Values	Unit
   Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor	0.25 V or lower

   Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

   YES 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections and loose terminals between transmission fluid pressure sensor and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

2. Determine possible failure area (transmission fluid pressure sensor, others)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Transmission fluid pressure sensor 3P connector

   - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 4. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

   Signal	Threshold		Current conditions
   	Values	Unit	Values	Unit
   Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor	0.25 V or lower

   Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

   YES 

   Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Go to step 4.

3. Shorted wire check (PODCL line)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   - 2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait for at least 1 minute.

   - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

   PCM connector E (80P)

   - 4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Transmission fluid pressure sensor 3P connector: disconnected
   	PCM connector E (80P): disconnected
   Test point 1	Transmission fluid pressure sensor 3P connector No. 2
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Repair a short to body ground in the PODCL wire between transmission fluid pressure sensor and the PCM.

   NO 

   Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (2017) .

4. Open wire check (VCC2 line)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	Transmission fluid pressure sensor 3P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Transmission fluid pressure sensor 3P connector No. 3
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there about 5 V?

   YES 

   VCC2 wire is OK. Replace the transmission fluid pressure sensor .

   NO 

   Repair an open in the VCC2 wire between transmission fluid pressure sensor and the PCM.