The shift solenoids are two identical, normally open electronic exhaust valves that control upshifts and downshifts in all forward gear ranges. These shift solenoids work together in a combination of ON and OFF sequences to control the line pressure and shift mechanisms, such as clutches and brakes.
Solenoid 2 controls the high or low of the line pressure - the flow to each clutch valve - by the operation type ON/OFF. For example, solenoid 2 is ON, line pressure will be low (599-799 kPa) (87-116 psi) (6-8 bar); solenoid 1 is OFF, line pressure will be high (1599-1799 kPa) (232-261 psi) (16-18 bar). Solenoid 2 controls the oil flow to clutch valve E or lock-up clutch valve by the ON/OFF signal.
The transmission control module (TCM) monitors numerous inputs to determine the appropriate solenoid state combination and transaxle gear tor the vehicle operating conditions.
| • | Solenoid wiring shorted to power. | 
| • | No DTC P1853, P1855. | 
| • | Immediately after the above condition occurs. | 
| • | The hold lamp will blink. | 
| • | The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer. | 
| • | Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear. | 
| • | The hold lamp will turn OFF when the malfunction has not occurred after three-ignition cycle. | 
| • | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault. | 
| • | Using a scan tool can clear history DTCs. | 
When DTC P1854 sets, the possible cause of the fault could be solenoid 2.
Step  | Action  | Values  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
1  | Perform the Diagnostic System Check. Is the check complete?  | --  | Go to Step 2  | |
2  | 
 Does solenoid 2 change ON/OFF?  | --  | Go to Diagnostic Aids  | Go to Step 3  | 
3  | 
 Is the voltage within the specified value?  | 11-14 V  | Go to Step 4  | Go to Step 5  | 
4  | Repair the internal line solenoid 2 for a short to power. Is the repair complete?  | --  | System OK  | --  | 
5  | Replace solenoid 2. Is the replacement complete?  | --  | Go to Step 6  | --  | 
6  | Inspect if any DTCs are set. Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?  | --  | System OK  | 
The shift solenoids are two identical, normally open electronic exhaust valves that control upshifts and downshifts in all forward gear ranges. These shift solenoids work together in a combination of ON and OFF sequences to control the line pressure and shift mechanisms, such as clutches and brakes.
Solenoid 2 controls the high or low of the line pressure - the flow to each clutch valve - by the operation type ON/OFF. For example, solenoid 2 is ON, line pressure will be low (599-799 kPa) (87-116 psi) (6-8 bar); solenoid 1 is OFF, line pressure will be high (1599-1799 kPa) (232-261 psi) (16-18 bar). Solenoid 2 controls the oil flow to clutch valve E or lock-up clutch valve by the ON/OFF signal.
The transmission control module (TCM) monitors numerous inputs to determine the appropriate solenoid state combination and transaxle gear tor the vehicle operating conditions.
| • | Solenoid wiring shorted to power. | 
| • | No DTC P1853, P1855. | 
| • | Immediately after the above condition occurs. | 
| • | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate. | 
| • | The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer. | 
| • | Adopt Emergency/ Substitute mode and constant 4th gear. | 
| • | The MIL will turn OFF when the malfunction has not occurred after three-ignition cycle. | 
| • | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault. | 
| • | Using a scan tool can clear history DTCs. | 
When DTC P1854 sets, the possible cause of the fault could be solenoid 2.
Step  | Action  | Values  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
1  | Perform the Diagnostic System Check. Is the check complete?  | --  | Go to Step 2  | |
2  | 
 Does solenoid 2 change ON/OFF?  | --  | Go to Diagnostic Aids  | Go to Step 3  | 
3  | 
 Is the voltage within the specified value?  | 11-14 V  | Go to Step 4  | Go to Step 5  | 
4  | Repair the internal line solenoid 2 for a short to power. Is the repair complete?  | --  | System OK  | --  | 
5  | Replace solenoid 2. Is the replacement complete?  | --  | Go to Step 6  | --  | 
6  | Inspect if any DTCs are set. Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?  | --  | System OK  |