Action Taken When the DTC Sets

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The transmission control module (TCM) illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.
DTC P0836 will be stored in TCM history.
The TCM inhibits torque converter clutch (TCC) engagement.