DTC P0842

DTC P0842  : Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch A (2nd Clutch) Circuit Low

• This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
• If DTC P0842 is stored in the PCM, the transmission does not shift to any gear other than 2nd or 5th gear because of the fail-safe function.

DTC (A/T)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   - 3. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

   Signal	Threshold		Current conditions
   	Values	Unit	Values	Unit
   2nd Pressure Switch	ON

   Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

   YES 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections and loose terminals between transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

2. Determine possible failure area (transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch), others)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) 1P connector

   - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 4. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

   Signal	Threshold		Current conditions
   	Values	Unit	Values	Unit
   2nd Pressure Switch	OFF

   Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

   YES 

   Replace transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) .

   NO 

   Go to step 3.

3. Shorted wire check (OP2SW line)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   - 2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

   - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

   PCM connector B (51P) - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems, or How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2014 2015),

   - 4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) 1P connector: disconnected
   	PCM connector B (51P): disconnected
   Test circuit	OP2SW
   Test point 1	PCM connector B (51P) No. 24 (TAN)
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Repair a short to ground in the OP2SW wire between transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) and the PCM.

   NO 

   The OP2SW wire is OK. Replace the PCM - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (2014 2015), .