DTC P0826

Steering shift switch circuit malfunction (open circuit/short to ground)

DETECTION CONDITION

• TCM detects short circuit or short to ground in steering shift switch circuit when engine is running.

Diagnostic support note:

• MIL illuminates if TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.

• PENDING CODE is not available.

• FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.

• AT warning light illuminate.

• DTC is stored in the TCM memory.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Steering shift switch malfunction

• Open circuit in wiring harness between steering shift switch terminal 2F and TCM terminal 2AF

• Short to ground in wiring harness between steering shift switch terminal 2F and TCM terminal 2AF

• Open circuit in wiring harness between steering shift switch terminal 2C and TCM terminal 2AB

• Damaged connector between steering shift switch and TCM

• Clock spring malfunction

• TCM malfunction

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

• Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.

2

• Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.

• Is any related repair information available?

Yes

Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.

• If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.

No

Go to the next step.

3

• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

• Disconnect the clock spring connector.

• Inspect for poor connection at clock spring terminals 2C, 2F, 5C and 5F (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).

• Are the connector and terminals normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector and/or terminal, then go to Step 10.

4

• Inspect for continuity between the clock spring (wiring harness-side) terminal 5C and TCM (wiring harness-side) terminal 2AB.

• Is there continuity?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 10.

5

INSPECT STEERING SHIFT SWITCH

• Inspect the steering shift switch.

  (See STEERING SHIFT SWITCH INSPECTION.)

• Is the steering shift switch normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Replace the steering shift switch, then go to Step 10.

(See AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6

INSPECT CLOCK SPRING

• Inspect the clock spring.

  (See CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION.)

• Is the clock spring normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Replace the clock spring, then go to Step 10.

(See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7

• Disconnect the TCM connector.

• Inspect for poor connection at TCM terminals 2AB and 2AF (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).

• Are the connector and terminals normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector and/or terminal, then go to Step 10.

8

• Inspect for continuity between the clock spring (wiring harness-side) terminal 5F and TCM (wiring harness-side) terminal 2AF.

• Is there continuity?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 10.

9

• Inspect for continuity between the clock spring (wiring harness-side) terminal 5F and body ground.

• Is there continuity?

Yes

Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 10.

No

Go to the next step.

10

VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0826 COMPLETED

• Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.

• Clear the DTC from the TCM memory using the M-MDS.

• Drive the vehicle in M range, and change gears by operating the steering shift switch.

• Is same DTC present?

Yes

Replace the TCM, then go to the next step.

(See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL].)

No

Go to the next step.

11

VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE

• Perform the “After Repair Procedure”.

  (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [SJ6A-EL].)

• Are any DTCs present?

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [SJ6A-EL].)

No

DTC troubleshooting completed.