P0973

DTC P0973: Shift Select Solenoid 1 System (Short to ground)

CAUTION
^ If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect diagnostic trouble code may be set. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
^ Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the CAN bus lines are normal.

DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
TC-SST-ECU checks that the shift select solenoid 1 circuit is normal.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
The shift select solenoid 1 circuit is determined to be short to ground.

MONITOR EXECUTION
^ Continuous

MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (OTHER MONITOR AND SENSOR)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
^ Not applicable

Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
^ Not applicable

LOGIC FLOW CHARTS (Monitor Sequence)





DTC SET CONDITIONS

Check Conditions
^ Voltage of battery: 8 V or more.
^ Voltage of battery: 16.5 V or less.

JUDGMENT CRITERIA
^ FET (Field Effect Transistor) output: 100 mV or less. (200 millisecond)

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
The FET channel output remains 100 mV or more for 200 millisecond.

PROBABLE CAUSES
^ Malfunction of TC-SST-ECU
^ Malfunction of shift select solenoid 1

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Required Special Tools:
^ MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
^ MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
^ MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
^ MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Scan tool CAN bus diagnostics
Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the CAN bus lines. After repairing the CAN bus line, go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check whether the DTC is reset.
Q: Is DTC No. P0973 set?
YES: Replace the mechatronic assembly.
NO: Intermittent malfunction.