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 transmission control module (TCM) detects the upshift circuit active for an extended period of time, DTC P0815 sets. DTC P0815 is a type C DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0815 Upshift Switch Circuit
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No TAP up/ TAP down DTC P0826. |
| • | 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 PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The PCM 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 - Vehicle? | -- | 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 Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 | ||||||
3 |
Does the Driver Shift Request Status change to None? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||
4 |
Is the resistance within the specified range? | 8.11-8.39K Ω | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||
5 | Test signal circuit for a short to voltage condition. Refer to Testing for a Short to Voltage and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct a condition? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||
6 | Replace the automatic transmission shift program switch. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 8 | -- | ||||||
7 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming. 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 |
