2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.0L Page 1675
Circuit/System Description
The transmission fluid pressure (TFP) switch 1 is part of the control solenoid valve assembly which has no serviceable parts. The TCM supplies a
signal circuit to the TFP Switch 1. The TFP Switch 1 has an internal case ground. TFP Switch 1 is normally closed or LOW. When oil pressure is
present at the TFP Switch 1, the switch is open or HIGH. The normally high clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 2 controls pressure to the 3-5
reverse clutch regulator valve. The TCM monitors the TFP switch 1 to determine the position of the 3-5 reverse clutch regulator valve. When the
3-5 reverse clutch is commanded OFF, pressure is present on the TFP switch 1. When the 3-5 reverse clutch is commanded ON, the 3-5 reverse
clutch regulator valve moves and pressure to the TFP switch 1 is exhausted through the 3-5 reverse clutch regulator valve.
Conditions for Running the DTC
P0842 or P0843
* DTCs P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0973, P0974, P0977, P1825 or P1915 are not set.
* Ignition voltage is 8.6 volts or greater.
* The transmission fluid temperature (TFT) is 0-120掳C (32-248掳F).
* Engine speed is 500 RPM or greater for 5 seconds.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0842
The TCM detects that the TFP switch 1 signal voltage remains LOW after the 3-5-R clutch transitions from a HIGH pressure state to a LOW
pressure state. The TCM counts each incident. The DTC sets when 35 counts are accumulated.
P0843
The TCM detects that the TFP switch 1 signal voltage remains HIGH after the 3-5-R clutch transitions from a LOW pressure state to a HIGH
pressure state. The TCM counts each incident. The DTC sets when 25 counts are accumulated.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* DTCs P0842 and P0843 are Type C DTCs.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTCs P0842 and P0843 are Type C DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
A TFP switch may malfunction due to normal debris in the transmission fluid causing a TFP Switch DTC to intermittently set. This type of
condition should not be immediately noticeable to a customer, as the switch outputs are used for shift adaptive pressure and do not cause
transmission symptoms unless the switch malfunctions continuously for an extended period of time.
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)
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)
