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DTC P0780

DTC P0780:  Shift Error

General Description 

The transmission control module (TCM) monitors driving direction by comparing the driving direction detected from the dual speed sensor (input speed/output speed) and the driving direction calculated from the commanded current value of the pressure regulator. The TCM also monitors the conditions of each clutch and engagement/disengagement of the parking interlock gear. If the driving direction detected from the dual speed sensor (input speed/output speed) and the driving direction calculated from the commanded current value of the pressure regulator do not match, or if the clutch engagement combination of reverse driving is detected while forward driving, or if unintended engagement/disengagement of the parking interlock gear is detected, the TCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

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

Enable Conditions 

Condition Minimum Maximum
Transmission input speed [Transmission Input Speed]* 200 rpm -
Transmission output speed [Transmission Output Speed]* 200 rpm -
Vehicle speed [Vehicle Speed] when driven in forward*** 19 mph (30 km/h) -
Shift position*, ** D, R
Shift position***, **** D
Shift position***** P

*: Symptom 1

**: Symptom 2

***: Symptom 3

****: Symptom 4

****: Symptom 5

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

One of these symptoms occurs:

Symptom 1

Symptom 2

Symptom 3

Symptom 4

Symptom 5

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, the A/T gear position indicator blinks, the MIL comes on, and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the TCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The A/T gear 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.