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DTC P0842: Malfunction of the Secondary Pressure Sensor (low voltage)
 
 
 
 
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
The TCM determines that the system is defective when the secondary pressure sensor output voltage is lower than a predetermined value.
 
 
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
  • The status with the fluid temperature of -20°C (-4°F) or more and with the secondary pressure sensor voltage of 0.09 volt or less continues for 5 seconds.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION
  • Transmission fluid temperature: -20°C (-4°F) or more
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (OTHER MONITOR AND SENSOR)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
  • Not applicable
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
  • Not applicable
 
 
LOGIC FLOW CHARTS (Monitor Sequence)
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
Check Conditions
  • Voltage of battery: 10 volts or more.
  • Voltage of battery: 16.5 volts or less.
  • Transmission fluid temperature: -20°C (-4°F) or more
Judgment Criteria
  • The secondary pressure sensor detects a voltage of 0.09 V or less for five seconds.
 
 
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
Ignition switch: ON (start the engine and keep it for 10 seconds or more)
 
 
PROBABLE CAUSES
  • Malfunction of the valve body assembly (Faulty secondary pressure sensor)
  • Damaged wiring harness and connectors
  • Malfunction of TCM
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the following connector
  • CVT assembly connector
  • TCM connector
Check the terminals for a contact status problem and internal short circuit.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 2.
Repair the defective connector.
 
STEP 2. Check for open circuit or short to ground in SSPW, LPRS line between the CVT assembly connector and the TCM connector
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 3.
Repair the wiring harness.
 
STEP 3. Voltage measurement at TCM connector (LPRS terminal)
(1) Connect the CVT assembly connector and TCM connector.
(2) Drive the vehicle until the engine is warmed up.
(3) Measure the TCM connector side by backprobing.
(4) Selector lever position: P range.
(5) Engine: Idling
(6) Measure the voltage between the TCM connector (LPRS terminal) and (SGND terminal).
OK: approx. 0.84 V
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 4.
Replace the valve body assembly.
 
STEP 4. Symptom recheck after erasing diagnostic trouble code
Is the diagnostic trouble code stored?
Replace the TCM.
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions .).