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DTC P0847: Short in Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch B (3rd Clutch) Circuit, or Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch B (3rd Clutch) Stuck ON

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review the General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  • This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
  • If DTC P0847 is stored in the PCM, the transmission does not shift to any gear other than 3rd or 6th gear because of the fail-safe function.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Check the 3rd Pressure Switch signal with the HDS in the A/T Data List.

    Is the 3rd Pressure Switch ON? 

    YES  - Go to step 4.

    NO  - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  5. Disconnect the transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  7. Check the 3rd Pressure Switch signal with the HDS in the A/T Data List.

    Is the 3rd Pressure Switch OFF? 

    YES  - Replace transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) (see TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH B (3RD CLUTCH) REPLACEMENT  ).

    NO  - Go to step 8.

  8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  9. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  10. Disconnect PCM connector C (49P).
  11. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C38 and body ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C38 And Body Ground
    G08066363Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Repair a short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C38 and transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch).

    NO  - Replace the PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).