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DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P1A48

DTC P1A48  : TCM Internal Malfunction (SBW Different Run)

General Description 

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The transmission control module (TCM) detects an abnormality by the correlation of the SBW shifter control module and parking actuator valve stroke sensor signals and the shift position command and indication. The SBW control switches the shift position/mode only when there is a signal from the SBW shifter control module. If any of the following conditions occur for a specified duration, the TCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration -
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL on, shift position indicator blinks

Enable Conditions 

Condition  
Vehicle ON mode

Malfunction Threshold 

One of the conditions is occurred for a specified time:

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 

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on, the shift position indicator blinks, and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the TCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The shift position indicator comes off by turning the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode. 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.