DTC Troubleshooting: P0976 (8)
  1. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminals B11 and C40.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal B11 and the shift solenoid wire harness connector, then go to Step 16 .
NO -
Go to Step 14 .
  1. Inspect shift solenoid valve B and the shift solenoid wire harness.
  1. Replace either shift solenoid valve B or the shift solenoid wire harness, whichever failed the test, then go to Step 16 .
  1. Reconnect all connectors.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  1. Start the engine in P, and wait for at least 1 second. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D through 1st to 3rd gears, then drive in 3rd gear for at least 1 second.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0976 indicated?
YES -
Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between shift solenoid valve B and the PCM, then go to Step 1 .
NO -
Go to Step 21 .
  1. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0976 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the HDS indicate PASSED?
YES -
Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in Step 20 , go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.■
NO -
If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between shift solenoid valve B and the PCM, then go to Step 1 . If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to Step 19 .
  1. Reconnect all connectors.
  1. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM.
  1. Start the engine in P, and wait for at least 1 second. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D through 1st to 3rd gears, then drive in 3rd gear for at least 1 second.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0976 indicated?
YES -
Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between shift solenoid valve B and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to Step 24 . If the PCM was substituted, go to Step 1 .
NO -
Go to Step 26 .
  1. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0976 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the HDS indicate PASSED?
YES -
If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in Step 25 , go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.■
NO -
If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between shift solenoid valve B and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to Step 24 . If the PCM was substituted, go to Step 1 . If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to Step 24 .