P1791

DTC P1791 (3.0L)

Circuit Description
The Engine Control Module (ECM) sends accelerator pedal position data to the Transmission Control Module (TCM). The TCM uses this data to modify shift speeds. The data is sent to the TCM through a communication network, called the Controller Area Network (CAN). Two circuits are used to communicate CAN data between the ECM and TCM. A fault in the CAN will not cause DTC P1791 to set by itself. If a CAN fault occurs, other DTCs will set before DTC P1791.

When the TCM receives invalid accelerator pedal data from the ECM, DTC P1791 sets. DTC P1791 is a type A DTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC
No other CAN errors are present.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCM receives no valid accelerator pedal data from the ECM for 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The TCM requests the ECM to illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).
^ The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
^ The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
^ The ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
^ The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as Failure Records.
^ The TCM stores DTC P1791 in TCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ The ECM turns OFF the MIL after the third consecutive drive trip in which the TCM does not send a MIL illumination request.
^ A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC.
^ The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
^ The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM.

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DTC P1791 (3.0L)