Circuit Description
The TAP Shift system allows the driver to manually shift gears by using the TAP Shift switches located on the Automatic Transmission Shifter. Pushing the Up switch will command an upshift and pushing the Down switch will command a downshift. The TAP Shift system is activated when the gear selector is in the manual, M, position and is deactivated in all other positions.
If the TCM detects the upshift circuit active for an extended period of time, DTC P0815 sets. DTC P0815 is a type C DTC.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No Tap up/ Tap down DTC P0826 or P1876. |
| • | No IMS DTCs P1815, P1820, P1822, P1823, P1825 or P1826. |
| • | The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds. |
| • | The time since last gear selector range change is greater than 6 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCM detects an upshift request for 2 seconds in PARK or for 600 seconds, in D4.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The TCM does not request the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). |
| • | The TCM disables TAP shift operation. |
| • | The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as a Failure Record. |
| • | The TCM stores DTC P0815 in TCM history. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A scan tool can clear the DTC. |
| • | The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the DTC passes. |
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||
2 |
Important: Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records. Using the Clear DTC Information function erases the Failure Records from the TCM. Does the scan tool Driver Shift Request parameter display None? | -- | Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 4.6L | Go to Step 3 | ||||||
3 |
Does the Driver Shift Request Status change to Invalid? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||
4 |
Is the resistance within the specified range? | 8.11-8.39K ohms | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||
5 | Test signal circuit for a short to voltage condition. Refer to Testing for a Short to Voltage and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct a condition? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||
6 | Replace the Floor Shift Control. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 8 | -- | ||||||
7 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 8 | -- | ||||||
8 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 2 | ||||||
9 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK |
