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TCM E39 / P081A 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: The engine may not start.

  P081A 00


P/N Signal to ECM, Open/Short to Ground

Fault symptom

The engine may not start.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Battery voltage must be between 9 - 18 V.
TCM not in Limp Home
Selector lever in position D.

Fault criteria:

Control module output short-circuit to ground.
Or
Open circuit in control module output.

Checking the wiring harness

Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
Gear Selector Position
(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)