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Program the PIM with the latest software version and recheck for DTCs.
If the DTC resets after programming or if the PIM already contains the latest software version, replace the PIM.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (See: Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for PIM replacement, setup, and programming.
P16F7
DTC P16F7
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an
overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure
Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC P16F7
- Control Module Pressure Control Solenoid Command Incorrect
Circuit/System Description
This is an internal fault detection of the transmission control module. This fault is handled inside the transmission control module and no external
circuits are involved. The transmission control module is part of the control solenoid valve assembly, and is not serviced separately.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The control solenoid valve assembly runs the program to detect an internal fault when the key is ON or the engine is running.
* Ignition voltage is 8-18 V.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The control solenoid valve assembly has detected an internal malfunction.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* DTC P16F7 is a Type A DTC.
* The transmission control module shifts to a default gear, shuts down, and turns OFF.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P16F7 is a Type A DTC
Diagnostic Aids
When attempting to set transmission control module internal DTCs, run the engine for at least 1 minute, and then shut the engine off for 30
seconds. Following this procedure will allow for a complete transmission control module shutdown. Program the transmission control module with
the latest software version and retest the DTC to see if the DTC resets.
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)