Transmission Control System (Smoother) 7A-127
P0909 (Flash Code 76)
Circuit Description
The pulse width modulation (PWM) select solenoid
valve is located on the gearshift control box. The
transmission control module (TCM) controls the select
solenoid valve by duty cycle signal based on
commanded gear position. The select solenoid is only
commanded ON when up-shifting. When downshifting,
the force created by the return springs moves the
internal select lever, but the select solenoid limits the
amount of movement by generating force as required in
the up-shift direction. The gear select position sensor is
used to detect the select side lever position feedback for
the select solenoid valve movement. The TCM uses the
gear select position sensor to determine the current
gear position with a combination of the gear shift
position sensor. If the TCM detects the gear select side
lever position does not reach to a desired select position
when shifting to desired gear, this DTC will set.
Condition for Running the DTC
• DTCs P0718, P0889, P0902, P0903, P0904,
P0912, P0913, P0914, P0973, P0974, P0976 and
P0977 are not set.
• The ignition switch is ON.
• The ignition voltage is more than 20 volts.
• The emergency switch is OFF.
• The gearshift control box relay is commanded ON.
• The selector lever is other than N position.
Condition for Setting the DTC
• The TCM detects the gear select side lever
position does not reach to a desired select position
continuously when shifting to desired gear.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
• The TCM illuminates the transmission warning
lamp when the diagnostic runs and fails.
• The TCM inhibits gearshift control.
• The TCM commands OFF the gearshift clutch
solenoid valve.
• The TCM commands OFF the lock up clutch
solenoid valve.
• The TCM inhibits gear select & shift position
learning and half-clutch learning.
Condition for Clearing the DTC
• The TCM turns OFF the transmission warning
lamp when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
• A current DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and
does not fail.
• A history DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and
does not fail.
Diagnostic Aids
• If an intermittent condition is suspected, refer to
Intermittent Conditions in this section.
DTC P0909 (Flash Code 76)
Schematic Reference: Transmission Controls
Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Transmission
Controls Connector End Views or Transmission Control
Module (TCM) Connector End Views
Step
Action
Value(s)
Yes
No
1
Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check -
Transmission Controls?
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Go to Step 2
Go to Diagnostic
System Check -
Transmission
Controls
2
1. Install the Tech 2.
2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
3. Lift the driving wheels or drive the vehicle.
4. Let the vehicle run so that all gear may engage
enough.
5. Monitor the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Information with the Tech 2.
Is P0902, P0903, P0904, P0912, P0913, P0914,
P0973, P0974, P0976 or P0977 also set?
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Go to Applicable
DTC
Go to Step 3
3
Visually inspect the gear select position sensor and
the select solenoid valve for the following
conditions:
• Physical damage
• Loose or improper installation
Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 8
Go to Step 4