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DTC P286D

DTC P286D:  Dog Clutch "A" Malfunction

General Description 

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The transmission control module (TCM) monitors dog clutch A condition while shifting (R to D position/mode, N to D position/mode, P to D position/mode). If the complete engagement of dog clutch A cannot be confirmed for a specified time while shifting (R to D position/mode, N to D position/mode, P to D position/mode) which accompanies dog clutch A to engage, the TCM stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 1 second or more
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL off, A/T gear position indicator off

Enable Conditions 

Condition  
State of the engine Running
Shift position/mode R → D, N → D, P → D

Malfunction Threshold 

Following conditions occur while shifting (R to D position/mode, N to D position/mode, P to D position/mode) which accompanies dog clutch A to engage.

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 

With the HDS 

None.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the TCM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command.