2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.6L Page 1749
* DTCs P0973 or P0974 have not set this ignition.
* The ignition voltage is 8.6 volts or greater.
* The engine speed is 500 RPM or greater for 5 seconds.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0973
The control solenoid valve assembly detects an internal low voltage electrical malfunction of the SS 1 control circuit when the SS 1 is commanded
OFF for 2 seconds.
P0974
The control solenoid valve assembly detects an internal high voltage electrical malfunction of the SS 1 control circuit when the SS 1 is commanded
ON for 2 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
P0973
* DTC P0973 is a Type A DTC.
* The TCM defaults the transmission to 2nd gear or reverse gear.
* The TCM forces the torque converter clutch (TCC) OFF.
* The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
* The TCM enables Torque Management.
* The TCM inhibits TAP function.
* The TCM inhibits manual shifting of forward gears.
P0974
* DTC P0974 is a Type B DTC.
* The TCM inhibits 1st gear.
Conditions for Clearing the DIC/DTC
* DTC P0973 is a Type A DTC.
* DTC P0974 is a Type B DTC.
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)
* Inline Harness Connector End Views (See: Power and Ground Distribution/Multiple Junction Connector/Diagrams)
Description and Operation
* Transmission General Description (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Description and
Operation/Transmission General Description)
* Transmission Component and System Description (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Description and
Operation/Transmission Component and System Description)
* Electronic Component Description (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Description and
Operation/Electronic Component Description)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit Testing/Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit
Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/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
