OBD Guide

P1843

1-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit High Input Voltage

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Problems with shifting from 1st to 2nd gear
  • Jerks when shifting gears
  • The gearbox goes into emergency mode
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced acceleration dynamics

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
  • Shift Solenoid 1-2 Malfunction
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Corrosion of contacts in an electrical circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the solenoid circuit
  2. Check solenoid resistance
  3. Inspect connectors and wiring harness for damage
  4. If necessary, replace the 1-2 shift solenoid
  5. Check TCM operation

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