Dodge Caliber. Manual

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When Monitored:
With the ignition on. Battery voltage greater than 10 volts.

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Set Condition:
A shorted condition is detected in the Transmission Control Output circuit.

Possible Causes

(T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

(T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)

Always perform the CVT Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - CVT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

Diagnostic Test

CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE

Ignition on, engine not running.

With the scan tool, check Transmission DTCs.

Are there any Speed Sensor or Transmission Range Sensor DTCs present?

Yes

>> Refer to the transmission category and perform the appropriate symptom(s).

>> Go to 2

CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE

Ignition on, engine not running.

With the scan tool, check TIPM DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes

>> Go to 3

>> Go to 6

CHECK THE (T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Turn the ignition off

Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.

Disconnect the TCM C1 harness connector.

Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly harness connector.

Measure the resistance between ground and the (T16) Transmission Control Output circuit.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes

>> Repair the (T16) Transmission Control Output circuit for a short to ground.

Perform CVT VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - CVT -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)

>> Go to 4

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AUTOMATIC - CVT-ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS

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