DTC Troubleshooting: P0843 (25-4)

DTC P0843:  Open in 2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Circuit, or 2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Stuck OFF


NOTE:

1.Clear the DTC in CLEAR MENU with the Honda PGM Tester or HDS.

2.Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Shift into the [M] position 2nd gear while pressing the brake pedal, and verify that the SHIFT MAP NUMBER indicates 2nd with the Honda PGM Tester or HDS in the A/T data list.

3.Check the 2nd PRES SWITCH signal with the Honda PGM Tester or HDS in the A/T data list.

Is the 2nd PRES SWITCH ON?


YES - Go to 4.


NO - Go to 6.


4.Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear in the [M] position for about 5 seconds, then upshift to 4th gear, and drive in 4th gear for about 5 seconds. Slow down and stop the wheels.

5.Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0843.

Did the result fail?


YES - Go to 6.


NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT COMPLETE, return to step 4 and recheck.n


6.Turn the ignition switch OFF.

7.Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.

8.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

9.Measure the voltage between the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector terminal and body ground.

Is there about 5 V?


YES - Replace the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch . After replacing the switch, go to 11, and check that the repair has been completed.


NO - Go to 10.

10.Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminal C13 and body ground.

Is there about 5 V?


YES - Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal C13 and the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch.n


NO - Check for loose or poor connections at PCM connector terminal C13. If the connections are OK, update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM, then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good PCM, replace the original PCM.n


11.Clear the DTC in CLEAR MENU with the Honda PGM Tester or HDS.

12.Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes under the same conditions as those indicated by the freeze data.

13.Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0843.

Did the result pass?


YES - The problem has been corrected.n


NO - Return to step 1 and recheck.n