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DTC P0979

DTC P0979  : Shift Solenoid Valve C (Short)

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review the General Troubleshooting Information .
  • This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
  • If DTC P0979 is stored in the PCM, the transmission does not shift to 2nd or 5th gear because of the fail-safe function.
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P0979 Shift Solenoid Valve C (Short)      

DTC (A/T)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Start the engine in P, and wait for at least 1 second.

    -4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0979 Shift Solenoid Valve C (Short)      

    Is DTC P0979 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections and loose terminals between shift solenoid valve C and the PCM.

  2. Fuse check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Check the following fuse.

    Fuse No. C2 (10 A)
    Location Under-hood fuse/relay box

    Is the fuse OK?

    YES 

    The fuse is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the No. C2 (10 A) fuse, and recheck. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground on the No. C2 (10 A) fuse circuit, and recheck.

  3. Open wire check (IG1 MISS SOL line)

    -1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector A (51P)

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit IG1 MISS SOL
    Test point 1 PCM connector A (51P) No. 1 (LT GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH345111Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IG1 MISS SOL wire is OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the IG1 MISS SOL wire between the PCM and the No. C2 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

  4. Determine possible failure area (shift solenoid valve C, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Reconnect PCM connector A (51P) .

    -3. Disconnect the following connector.

    Shift solenoid valve C 2P connector

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -6. Start the engine in P, and wait for at least 1 second.

    -7. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0979 Shift Solenoid Valve C (Short)      

    Is DTC P0979 indicated?

    YES 

    Shift solenoid valve C is OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Replace shift solenoid valve C .

  5. Shorted wire check (SHC line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    -3. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector B (51P)

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Shift solenoid valve C 2P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector B (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit SHC
    Test point 1 PCM connector B (51P) No. 3 (GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH345112Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the SHC wire between shift solenoid valve C and the PCM.

    NO 

    The SHC wire is OK. Replace the PCM .