Conditions for Setting the DTC

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Conditions for Setting the DTC
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Condition 1

  • No internal mode switch direction switch DTCs are set.
  • A valid internal mode switch direction indicated by the internal mode switch does not match the direction indicated by the hybrid powertrain control module software.

Condition 2

  • No internal mode switch direction switch DTCs are set.
  • Two valid internal mode switch directions are indicated at the same time.

Condition 3

  • One internal mode switch direction switch circuit has failed.
  • The hybrid powertrain control module calculates a transmission direction based upon the remaining internal mode switch circuits but it does not match the direction indicated by the hybrid powertrain control module software.

Condition 4

  • Multiple internal mode switch directions and one internal mode switch direction switch circuit has failed.
  • Based upon the remaining internal mode switch circuits the hybrid powertrain control module calculated two directions at the same time.

Condition 5

  • More than one internal mode switch direction circuit has failed and the hybrid powertrain control module cannot calculate a transmission direction.
  • Ignition voltage is 9.5-18 V.
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