Circuit Description

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The 1-2 shift solenoid valve is located in the control valve body of the transmission. The transmission control module (TCM) selects the required gear by turning the appropriate solenoid ON or OFF, enabling the transmission to shift. Refer to Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio .

The TCM provides voltage to the solenoid through high side driver 2 (HSD2). The TCM uses a second driver to control the solenoid ground circuit. The controlled ground driver reports feedback voltage to the TCM. When the TCM commands the 1-2 shift solenoid valve ON, the voltage of the control circuit should be approximately 0 volts. When the TCM commands the 1-2 shift solenoid valve OFF, the voltage of the control circuit should be approximately system voltage.

When the TCM detects a continuous open or short to ground in the 1-2 shift solenoid valve circuit, then DTC P0973 sets. DTC P0973 is a type B DTC.