Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

Condition

Fig 1: Transmission Control Module

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The solenoids are controlled by amplifiers in the transmission control module (TCM). The transmission control module (TCM) opens the amplifiers to activate the solenoids and sends a voltage through the circuit. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) TCM-0016 is stored if the control module registers an internal fault in one of the amplifier circuits.

Substitute Value

The control module "Limp Home" program initiated.

Possible Source

Defective control module.

Fault symptom[s]

General orange warning lamp lit.
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lit.
No lock-up function.
Harsh gear shifting.
No shifting.

CAUTION:

There is a danger that this fault will cause line pressure in the transmission to be too low, which will result in wear.

HINT: Harsh gear shifting can be caused by:

No adaptation of the gear slippage times at high altitude (High Altitude Compensation).
No reduction of line pressure when shifting.
No torque limiting request to engine control module (ECM) when shifting.

HINT: No shifting - because the transmission control module (TCM) prevents activation of the solenoids. This stops gear-shifting. The transmission only operates in 3rd gear in positions 1 and 2, 4th gear in positions D and 3, and reverse gear in position R. Shifting can only be carried out manually between 3rd, 4th and reverse gears