Advanced Diagnostics

DTC P0843: Open in Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch A (2nd Clutch) Circuit, or Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch A (2nd Clutch) Stuck OFF

SIGNAL

INPUT CIRCUIT

OP2SW TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH A (2ND CLUTCH)

P0843-1070

PCM

Gear Position

TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH A (2ND CLUTCH) High (OFF)

OFF ON Low (ON) 5th Normal 4th Failure

3rd 2nd

1st Detection Area 1 1-2 2 2-3 3 Shift Status

P0843-1070

3-4

4-5

General Description
Transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) is installed in the hydraulic pressure circuit to the 2nd clutch. When hydraulic pressure is supplied to the 2nd clutch, the switch is turned ON. When hydraulic pressure is not supplied to the 2nd clutch, the switch is turned OFF. The signal from transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) is input to the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM detects the hydraulic pressure supply conditions at the gear change to 2nd gear (1st 2nd, 3rd 2nd) to reduce the shock that occurs at the gear change. If transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) is OFF while driving the vehicle with the rotation speed ratio of the input/output pulses is that of 2nd gear, the PCM detects a transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) failure and stores a DTC.

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

Execution Sequence Duration DTC Type OBD Status Continuous None 2 seconds or more One drive cycle, MIL on, D indicator blinks PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Enable Conditions
Condition Battery voltage No active DTCs set (prevents monitor from running) Other 11 V Minimum Maximum

P0117, P0118, P0716, P0717, P0721, P0722, P0746, P0747, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0776, P0777, P0796, P0797, P0842, P0962, P0963, P0966, P0967, P0970, P0971, P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P0979, P0980, P0982, P0983, P1746, P1747, P1780 Not during shifting

Malfunction Threshold
The input signal from transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) to the PCM is high when driving in 2nd gear.

Driving Pattern
1. Start the engine. 2. Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear for at least 2 seconds.

Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.

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.

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