Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Cadillac CateraFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Automatic Transmissions DTCS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS DTCS
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| P0120 | THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR CIRCUIT |
| P0560 | TCM SYSTEM VOLTAGE |
| P0602 | TCM MEMORY (INTERNAL ERROR) |
| P0703 | BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT |
| P0705 | TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CIRCUIT |
| P0706 | TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH PERFORMANCE |
| P0711 | TRANSMISSION OVERTEMPERATURE |
| P0712 | TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR |
| P0713 | TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR |
| P0722 | VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) CIRCUIT |
| P0725 | ENGINE SPEED INPUT CIRCUIT |
| P0730 | TRANSMISSION COMPONENT SLIPPING |
| P0743 | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SOLENOID CONTROL |
| P0748 | PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID (PCS) (FORCE MOTOR) |
| P0753 | 1-2/3-4 SHIFT SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT |
| P0758 | 2-3 SHIFT SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT |
| P1560 | TCM SUPPLY VOLTAGE INTERRUPTED |
| P1600 | TRANSMISSION POWER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT |
| P1604 | TCM INTERNAL ERROR |
| P1605 | TCM INTERNAL ERROR |
| P1625 | TCM INTERNAL ERROR |
| P1705 | PARK/NEUTRAL OUTPUT CIRCUIT |
| P1740 | TORQUE REDUCTION REQUEST CIRCUIT |
| P1743 | THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR SIGNAL INVALID |
| P1835 | WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) SWITCH CIRCUIT |
| P1844 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TORQUE REDUCTION |
| P1845 | TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO OUTPUT CIRCUIT |
| P1850 | BAND APPLY SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT |
| P1870 | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) STUCK OFF |
| P1890 | ECM DATA INPUT CIRCUIT |
| P1895 | ENGINE TORQUE DELIVERED (TORQUE REDUCTION OUTPUT) |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
