Action Taken When the DTC Sets

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DTCs P0969, P0970, and P0971 are Type A DTCs.
The TCM defaults the transmission to a limited shift pattern utilizing 2 forward gears and reverse based on the default detected.
The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.