Conditions for Setting the DTC
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P171A
The ECM detects an open circuit on the transmission surge solenoid circuit for 1 s.
P171B
The ECM detects a short to ground on the transmission surge solenoid circuit for 1 s.
P171C
The ECM detects a short to power on the transmission surge solenoid circuit for 1 s.