OBD Guide

P1860

TCC PWM Solenoid Circuit Electrical

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car goes into emergency transmission mode
  • Deterioration in acceleration dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable operation of the torque converter

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in TCC solenoid circuit
  • Torque converter lock-up solenoid malfunction
  • Problems with wiring harness or contacts
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Poor connection or corrosion in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Diagnose the TCC solenoid circuit using a multimeter
  2. Check the resistance and performance of the solenoid
  3. Inspect the wiring harness and connectors for damage.
  4. Replace TCC solenoid if necessary
  5. Clear contacts and restore connections

Related codes

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