Action Taken When the DTC Sets
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
P281D
- P281D is a Type A DTC.
- TCM disables transmission adapts learning and freezes current adapt values.
- TCM commands default shift pattern and ignores all other shift requests.
- TCM inhibits Tap up/Tap down.
- TCM inhibits TCC.
- TCM request the ECM to disable powertrain braking.
- TCM request the ECM to disable neutral idle.
- TCM request the ECM to disable auto grade braking.
- TCM request the ECM to disable auto stop function.
- Transmission shifts to 4th gear.
- Transmission reverse gear is available.
P281E
- P281E is a Type A DTC.
- TCM disables transmission adapts learning and freezes current adapt values.
- TCM commands default shift pattern and ignores all other shift requests.
- TCM inhibits Tap up/Tap down.
- TCM inhibits TCC.
- TCM request the ECM to disable powertrain braking.
- TCM request the ECM to disable neutral idle.
- TCM request the ECM to disable auto grade braking.
- TCM request the ECM to disable auto stop function.
- Transmission shifts to 3rd gear.
- Transmission reverse gear is available.