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Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
* The TCM turn OFF all solenoids.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
* The TCM defaults the transmission to 3rd gear if the current gear is 1st or 2nd gear, or 3rd gear if the current gear is 4th gear.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTCs P1824, P182A-P182F, P1838, and P1839 are Type B DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
The IMS connects electrically to the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly and is serviced separately from the control solenoid
(w/body and TCM) valve assembly. Inspect the IMS, harness, connector, and control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly pins for metallic
debris. Use a terminal test kit for any test that requires probing the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly harness connector or a
component harness connector. The IMS assembly can be damaged by currents exceeding 2 mA. Test the IMS assembly for an open condition
whenever a short to voltage condition is observed.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Circuit
Testing/Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic
Procedures/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General
Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Circuit Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Wiring
Repairs/Wiring Repairs)
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) Type Definitions)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
Test for the correct operation of the IMS. Refer to Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic (See: Specifications/Mechanical
Specifications/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/System Specifications/2ML70 - Automatic Transmission/Transmission Internal Mode Switch
Logic).
If the IMS operation matches the IMS logic table, the system if functioning normally.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Disconnect the IMS harness connector at the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly. Ignition ON. The scan tool IMS A/B/C/P
parameter should display HI for all 4 signal circuits.
锟斤拷If a signal circuit displays LOW, replace the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.
2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between each transmission range signal circuit at the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly
and ground. With a scan tool, ensure that each signal circuit displays LOW when connected to ground.
锟斤拷If a signal circuit remains HI when connected to ground, replace the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.
3. Connect the IMS harness connector to the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly. Disconnect the IMS connector. The scan tool
IMS A/B/C/P parameter should display HI for all 4 signal circuits.
锟斤拷If a signal circuit displays LOW, replace the IMS jumper harness.