DTC P0845: Problem in 3rd Clutch 3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Circuit

4. Disconnect PCM connector D (16P).
NOTE: Record all freeze data and review General
Troubleshooting Information (see page 14-247) before 5. Disconnect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid
you troubleshoot. pressure switch connector.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). 6. Check for continuity between PCM connector
terminal D13 and body ground.
2. Measure the voltage between PCM connector
terminals D13 and B20 or B22.
PCM CONNECTOR D (16P)
PCM CONNECTORS
B (25P) D (16P)

OP3SW (BLU/WHT)

LG2 (BRN/YEL) OP3SW (BLU/WHT)

Wire side of female terminals
LG1 (BRN/YEL)

Wire side of female terminals Is there continuity?

Is there battery voltage? YES−Repair short to ground in the wire between

PCM connector terminal D13 and the 3rd clutch
YES−Go to step 7. transmission fluid pressure switch.

NO−Go to step 3. NO−Disconnect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid

pressure switch connector, and go to step 15.

(cont’d)

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DTC Troubleshooting (cont’d)

7. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported.
8. Set the parking brake, and block the rear wheels
securely.
14. Measure the voltage between the 3rd clutch
transmission fluid pressure switch connector
terminal and body ground.
3RD CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID
PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR

9. Start the engine, then shift to D3 position and let

the wheels spin in 3rd gear for more than 5
seconds.
BLU/WHT
10. Measure the voltage between PCM connector
terminals D13 and B20 or B22 .

PCM CONNECTORS
B (25P) D (16P)

Wire side of female terminal

Is there battery voltage?

YES−Go to step 15.

LG2 (BRN/YEL) OP3SW (BLU/WHT)
NO−Repair open in the wire between the 3rd
LG1 (BRN/YEL) transmission fluid clutch pressure switch and the
PCM.
Wire side of female terminals
15. Measure the resistance between the 3rd clutch
Is there about 0 V ? transmission fluid pressure switch connector
terminal and body ground.
YES−Check for loose terminal fit in the PCM
3RD CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID
connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR
PCM and recheck.

NO−Go to step 11.

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

12. Disconnect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid

pressure switch connector.

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Terminal side of male terminals

Is the resistance 10 M and more?

YES−Check for loose terminal fit in the PCM

connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good
PCM and recheck.

NO−Replace the 3rd clutch transmission fluid

pressure switch (see page 14-365).

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