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P1710

Control valve solenoids ground circuit malfunction

Control valve solenoids ground circuit malfunction

Documented for: 2.0L gasoline; 2.5L/3.0L gasoline · System(s): TRANS EOBD, TRANS OBD II · Factory MIL flag: 2 · Default action: TCM Default: –Fixed 4th gear

Common causes

  • TCM to transmission sensor ground circuit: open circuit TCM ground circuit: open circuit
  • high resistance

Quick checks

  • Confirm freeze-frame and conditions when the code set
  • Inspect connectors, grounds, and harness for the circuit named in the code
  • Compare live sensor values vs expected (unplugged/biased sensors are common)

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