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Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

Condition 

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Solenoid S1
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Shift solenoids S2 and S1 operate in tandem to control gear-shifting. The solenoids are controlled by amplifiers in the transmission control module (TCM). The transmission control module (TCM) opens the amplifiers to activate the solenoids and sends a voltage through the circuit. Solenoid S1 is activated in 2nd and 3rd gears. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) TCM-0001 is stored if the control module registers that the signal is too high in the circuit for solenoid S1 when the solenoid should not be activated.

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Possible Source 

Fault symptom[s] 

HINT: Harsh shifting - due to disabled line pressure solenoid STH control. This results in constant maximum line pressure and leads to harsher shifting and gear engagement. 

HINT: No shifting - because the transmission control module (TCM) prevents activation of the solenoids. This prevents gear-shifting. The transmission only operates in 3rd gear in positions 1 and 2, 4th gear in positions D and 3, and reverse gear in position R. Shifting can only be carried out manually between 3rd, 4th and reverse gears. If there is a short-circuit to supply voltage in the solenoid circuit the transmission will probably only operate in 3rd gear.