OBD Guide

P1897

CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Control Valve Circuit High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting or jerking when driving
  • Transmission transition to emergency mode
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics
  • Increased transmission noise

Causes

  • Short circuit to positive in the valve control circuit
  • Valve control circuit open
  • Malfunction of driven pulley pressure solenoid valve
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check valve control circuit integrity
  2. Check the resistance of the driven pulley pressure valve
  3. Inspect connectors and wiring harness for damage
  4. Check the functionality of the transmission control module
  5. If necessary, replace the faulty valve or wiring

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