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What does p0973 mean in engine control module?

What does p0973 mean in engine control module?

P0973 Meaning The Engine Control Module (ECM) commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves ON/OFF. When there is an open or short circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuit, the ECM detects the problem and illuminates the engine light and stores the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).

Why is DTC p0973 low in ECM memory?

If one of these checks fails, such as encountering a short circuit on Shift Solenoid A (SSA), the TCM disables that control circuit and sets DTC P0973 – Shift Solenoid F Control Circuit Low in ECM memory. What are the common causes of code P0973 ?

What does the DTC code on a shift solenoid mean?

When there is an open or short circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuit, the ECM detects the problem and illuminates the engine light and stores the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). And the ECM performs the fail-safe function and turns the other shift solenoids valves in good condition ON/OFF .

What does it mean when your transmission solenoid is stuck?

If the trouble code is telling us that it’s stuck or an electrical problem, it is most likely a wiring or shift solenoid problem. A lot of the shift solenoid codes could be solved by trying to make a transmission fluid replacement or a carry out a transmission flush.

P0973 Meaning The Engine Control Module (ECM) commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves ON/OFF. When there is an open or short circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuit, the ECM detects the problem and illuminates the engine light and stores the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).

If one of these checks fails, such as encountering a short circuit on Shift Solenoid A (SSA), the TCM disables that control circuit and sets DTC P0973 – Shift Solenoid F Control Circuit Low in ECM memory. What are the common causes of code P0973 ?

If the trouble code is telling us that it’s stuck or an electrical problem, it is most likely a wiring or shift solenoid problem. A lot of the shift solenoid codes could be solved by trying to make a transmission fluid replacement or a carry out a transmission flush.

What should the resistance be on DTC p0973?

In the case of DTC P0973, we’d expect to find low resistance or a short circuit, in which case you will need to check the harness for resistance. Remove the transmission connector and then measure resistance at the TCM connector. It should read 10 – 20 Ω.

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