DTC P0979: Short in Shift Solenoid Valve C Circuit: Notes

2012 Acura TL BaseSECTION Notes
Fig 1: Shift Solenoid Valve C - Circuit Diagram
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HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SUPPLY TO CLUTCH BY SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE OUTPUT

  Neutral-1st 1st Neutral-Reverse Reverse
Shift solenoid valve A  ON ON ON OFF
Shift solenoid valve B  OFF ON OFF OFF
Shift solenoid valve C  OFF OFF ON ON
1st clutch  CPCD LINE - -
4th clutch  - - CPCD LINE
  Lock-up ON
Shift solenoid valve A  ON/OFF
Shift solenoid valve B  ON/OFF
Shift solenoid valve C  ON
Torque converter clutch  CPCD
LINE: Line pressure
CPCD: A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve D pressure
RENDER: 1.0x

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