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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON/Vehicle in Service Mode.
  2. Verify no other DTCs are set.
    • If no other DTCs are set 
  3. Verify K173 Transmission Range Control Module is mounted securely and if it has a linkage ensure the linkage from K173 Transmission Range Control Module to Transmission is adjusted properly with no excessive play.
    • If no play is found in the mounting of the K173 Transmission Range Control Module or linkage 
  4. Verify K173 Transmission Range Control Module has the most up to date software.
    • If software is not current 

      Perform the programming  procedure for the K173 Transmission Range Control Module.

    • If software is up to date 
  5. Perform the Backup Park Lock Actuator Arming procedure. Refer to Backup Park Lock Actuator Arming .
  6. Verify DTC P1787 or P17C8 is not set.
    • If DTC P1787 or P17C8 is set 

      Replace the K173 Transmission Range Control Module

    1. Verify DTC P1787 or P17C8 is not set.
      • If DTC P1787 or P17C8 is set

        Replace the K38 Chassis Control Module.

      • If DTC P1787 or P17C8 is not set

        All OK.

    • If DTC P1787 or P17C8 is not set 
  7. All OK.