P1810

TFP Valve Position Switch Logic:

Diagnostic Chart:

Wiring Diagram:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

The Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Manual Valve Position Switch consists of five pressure switches (two normally-closed and three normally-open), and an automatic transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor. The combined unit mounts on the valve body. The PCM supplies battery voltage to each range signal. The PCM grounds one or more of the range signal circuits through various combinations of the pressure switches. The PCM monitors the combinations, in order to detect what manual valve position has been selected. The PCM compares the actual voltage combination of the switches to a TFP Valve Position Switch combination chart stored in the memory.

The TFP Valve Position Switch cannot distinguish between Park and Neutral because the monitored valve body pressures are identical. With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, the valve pressures indicate Park or Neutral. Disconnecting the transmission 20-way connector, removes the ground potential for the three range signals to the PCM. This disconnected state, with the ignition ON, displays as D2.

When the PCM detects an invalid state of the TFP Valve Position Switch or the TFP Val Position 5w circuit, then DTC P1810 sets. The PCM deciphers the TFP Val. Position 8w. inputs. DTC P1810 is a type B DTC.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC

DTC P1810 sets if any of the following Conditions occurs:

Condition 1

This condition detects an illegal switch combination.

^ The system voltage is 1017 volts.

^ The engine is running.

^ The PCM detects an illegal TFP state. All conditions satisfied for 5 seconds.

Condition 2

This condition detects D2, D4, or Rev during an engine start.

^ No VSS DTC P0502

^ The system voltage is 10 17 volts.

^ The engine speed is less than 100 RPM for 0.3 seconds; then the engine speed is between 100 and 600 RPM for 0.3 seconds; then the engine speed is greater than 600 RPM for 3 seconds.

^ The vehicle speed is less than 3 km/h (2 mph).

^ The detected gear range is D2, D4, or Rev.

^ All conditions satisfied for 3 seconds

Condition 3

This condition detects P/N when the vehicle should be in D4.

^ No VSS DTC P0502

^ The engine speed is less than 2000 RPM.

^ The speed ratio is between 0.39 and 0.8 (speed ratio is engine speed transmission output speed).

^ The engine vacuum is between 35 and 70 kPa.

^ The TCC is locked ON.

^ The detected gear range is Park/Neutral.

^ All conditions satisfied for 5 seconds

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS

^ D2 line pressure.

^ D4 shift pattern.

^ The PCM freezes shift adapts from being updated.

^ The PCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC

^ The PCM turns OFF the MIL after three consecutive ignition cycles without a failure reported.

^ A scan tool can clear the DTC from the PCM history. The PCM clears the DTC from the PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a failure reported.

^ The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS

^ Refer to the TFP Valve Position Switch Logic Table for the normal range signals and the illegal combinations.

^ Inspect the wiring for any poor electrical connections at the PCM. Inspect the wiring at the transmission 20-way connector. Look for the following conditions:

^ A bent terminal

^ A backed out terminal

^ A damaged terminal

^ Poor terminal tension

^ A chafed wire

^ A broken wire inside the insulation

^ When diagnosing for an intermittent short or an open condition, massage the wiring harness while watching the test equipment for a change.

^ Refer to the Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Manual Valve Position Switch Resistance Check or the Functional Test Procedure for further information.

TEST DESCRIPTION

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic chart.

3. This Step compares the indicated range signal to the manual valve you actually select.

4. This Step verifies that the transmission 20-way connector receives the correct voltage from the PCM.