Diagnostic Aids

DTC 86 will set when transmission commanded gear is 1st or 2nd and transmission is mechanically in 3rd or 4th gear. DTC 81 is used to detect a solenoid "B" (2-3 shift solenoid) circuit malfunction.

Fig 1: DTC 86 Schematic - 1994 Diesel

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Fig 2: DTC 86 Schematic - 1994 Gasoline

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Fig 3: DTC 86 Flow Chart - 1994

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