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DTC P171C

DTC P171C  : Park Pawl System Multiple Sensor Correlation

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the General Troubleshooting Information .
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P171C Park Pawl System Multiple Sensor Correlation      

DTC (Gear)

  1. DTC check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait for at least 10 seconds.

    -5. With the brake pedal pressed and the accelerator released, shift the transmission to N position/mode, then shift back to P position/mode, and wait for at least 5 seconds.

    -6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P07B3 Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low      
    P07B4 Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High      
    P07B9 Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low      
    P07BA Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit High      
    P07BE Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation      
    P171C Park Pawl System Multiple Sensor Correlation      

    Is DTC P07B3, P07B4, P07B9, P07BA, P07BE, and/or P171C indicated?

    Only DTC P171C is indicated

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    Except DTC P171C is indicated

    The failure is duplicated. Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    No DTCs are indicated

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. 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. Park pawl actuator check

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

    -2. Substitute a known-good park pawl actuator .

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -7. With the brake pedal pressed and the accelerator released, shift the transmission to N position/mode, then shift back to P position/mode, and wait for at least 5 seconds.

    -8. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P171C Park Pawl System Multiple Sensor Correlation      

    Is DTC P171C indicated?

    YES 

    The park pawl actuator is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the original park pawl actuator .

  3. Park mechanism component part check

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

    -2. Remove the transmission (e-CVT) .

    -3. Disassemble the transmission (e-CVT) .

    Check the following park mechanism component parts on the transmission housing for wear and damage.

    • Parking gear
    • Parking pawl spring
    • Parking brake pawl
    • Parking shaft
    • Parking brake rod holder and its lock washer

    Is there any worn or damaged part?

    YES 

    Replace the worn or damaged component part on the transmission housing.

    NO 

    The park mechanism component parts are OK. Faulty transmission park mechanism. Replace the transmission (e-CVT) .