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P1831

Symptom: CHECK GEARBOX warning lamp on. TCM in Limp-Home mode.

P1831

Downshifting. Mechanical Fault.


Fault symptoms

CHECK GEARBOX warning lamp on.

TCM in Limp-Home mode.

Conditions

The difference between engine speed and the transmission's input shaft speed is greater than 100 rpm for 10 seconds.

Diagnosis will not be performed if:


The engine is idling or running at more than 4000 rpm.

DTC P1817 has been generated.

Less than 5 seconds has elapsed since shifting occurred.


Diagnostic procedure

1 Check the fault symptom


Check the problem by driving the car following Test drive schedule . Note any fault symptoms.

Are there any fault symptoms?

Yes

Continue with Mechanic and hydraulic faults and then with step 2.


no

Continue with step 2.


2 Final check



- Clear all diagnostic trouble codes in the system.

- Perform a driving cycle:

Drive the car at varying loads and engine speeds for 5 minutes.

- Evaluate the driving cycle:

Make sure the trouble code has not recurred.


Has the trouble code recurred?

Yes

Continue with Diagnostic procedure before replacing control module .


no

The steps taken to rectify the fault were correct.