Conditions For Setting DTC P1860

1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, 4D SedanSECTION Conditions For Setting DTC P1860

DTC will set under the following conditions:

  • System voltage is 9-16 volts.
  • Engine speed is more than 500 RPM for 5 seconds.
  • PCM detects a low circuit voltage when PWM duty cycle is more than 90 percent.
  • PCM detects a high circuit voltage when PWM duty cycle is less than 10 percent.
  • Engine is not in fuel shut off mode.
  • All conditions are met for 5 seconds.

DTC P1860 will be stored in PCM history. MIL will light at first failure signal. PCM will inhibit TCC and 4th gear if transaxle is in hot mode. PCM disables shift adapts.

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