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* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic
Procedures/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General
Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Circuit Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Wiring
Repairs/Wiring Repairs)
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) Type Definitions)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
Verify that DTC P16F7 is not set.
If the DTC is set, program the Q8 control solenoid valve assembly. If the DTC resets, replace the Q8 control solenoid valve assembly.
Component Testing
Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/2ML70 - Automatic Transmission/Control Solenoid
Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection).
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (See: Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for Q8 control solenoid valve assembly for replacement,
setup, and programming.
P16F8
DTC P16F8
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an
overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure
Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC P16F8
- Control Module Clutch Command Incorrect
Circuit/System Description
This is an internal fault detection of the transmission control module. This fault is handled inside the transmission control module and no external
circuits are involved. The transmission control module is part of the control solenoid valve assembly, and is not serviced separately.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The control solenoid valve assembly runs the program to detect an internal fault when the key is ON or the engine is running.
* Ignition voltage is 8-18 V.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The transmission control module has detected an internal malfunction.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* DTC P16F8 is a Type A DTC.
