Pinpoint Test Aa : DTC P163E, P163F

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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

All CIDAS shift solenoids are calibrated from the factory, but not all solenoids are the same. Each solenoid is labelled with a band number, and each main control valve body has a 13-digit solenoid body strategy and a 12-digit solenoid body identification. This information must be downloaded into the PCM, or harsh shifts may occur.

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC	Description	Fault Trigger Condition
PCM P163E:00	Transmission Control Module Programming Error: No Sub Type Information	This DTC indicates the transmission identification version is incorrect, the 7-digit service banding code checksum is invalid, or the total transmission identification block checksum is invalid.
PCM P163F:00	Transmission ID Block Corrupted, Not Programmed: No Sub Type Information	This DTC indicates the transmission identification is not programmed in the PCM.

Possible Sources

Incorrect or corrupted PCM calibration.
PCM fault

AA1 PROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION

Ignition ON.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from the PCM.

Carry out the transmission strategy download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .

Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the KOEO and KOER PCM self-tests.

Is DTC P163E or P163F present in the PCM?

Yes	Refer to PCM GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING . After programming the new PCM, CARRY OUT the transmission strategy download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .

No	The fault is not present at this time. It might have been caused by an incorrect or corrupted calibration.