P1800
TCM Power Control Relay Circuit Open
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
Fault status
Similar codes
P1800
TCM Power Control Relay Circuit Open
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
Fault status
Similar codes
P1800
TCM Power Control Relay Circuit Open
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
Fault status
Similar codes
P1800
Transmission Clutch Interlock Safety Switch Circuit Failure
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
Fault status
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TCM Power Control Relay Circuit Open
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
Fault status
Similar codes
P1800
TCM Power Control Relay Circuit Open
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
Fault status
Similar codes
P1800
TCM Power Relay Control Circuit
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
Fault status
Similar codes
P1800
Automated-M/T fail(relay OFF)
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
Fault status
Similar codes
P1800
TCM Power Control Relay Circuit Open
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
Fault status
Similar codes
P1800
Transmission Clutch Interlock Safety Switch Circuit Failure
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
Fault status
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TCM Power Control Relay Circuit Open
Causes
- Blown fuse for TCM/relay supply
- Faulty TCM power control relay
- Open or corroded wiring between fuse, relay and TCM
- Poor or disconnected relay/TCM connector pins
- Faulty body/engine control module that drives the relay
- Internal fault in the TCM
Symptoms
- Transmission warning light or MIL illuminated
- Transmission may fail to engage or operate (no shift or limp mode)
- Loss of shift control or limited gear selection
- Multiple transmission-related DTCs logged
- Engine may run but transmission behaves as if unpowered
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Check battery voltage (should be ~12.4–13.8 V with key on and engine off)
- Inspect related fuses and fusible links for continuity
- Visually inspect relay, relay socket and wiring for corrosion, damage or loose terminals
- Check for corrosion/damage at the TCM connector and ground points
- Confirm whether the relay coil receives a control voltage when ignition is ON (backprobe safely)
Signal parameters
- Battery/supply voltage at relay supply terminal: ~12 V (key ON or start as applicable)
- Relay coil control voltage: 12 V (or ground depending on design) when relay is commanded ON
- Relay coil resistance: typically low ohms (check service manual for exact), continuity present across coil when not energized
- Voltage at TCM power feed pin: battery voltage present when relay is closed; near 0 V when open
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: park vehicle, set parking brake, turn ignition OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal if required before disconnecting connectors
- Connect a scan tool, note P1800 and any related codes, clear codes and attempt to re-create with ignition ON/engine running as required
- Visually inspect and test the fuse(s) for the TCM/relay circuit; replace any blown fuse and retest
- Locate the TCM power control relay and inspect socket/terminals for corrosion or looseness; swap with identical relay to confirm function
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe relay coil terminals: verify control side is being driven (12 V or ground) when scan tool requests TCM power; if no drive, trace to the module that controls the relay
- Measure battery voltage at relay supply terminal and at the relay output (feed to TCM) with relay energized; if supply is present but no output when relay is energized, replace relay
- If relay output is present but TCM still not powered, check continuity from relay output to TCM power pin and inspect TCM connector, repair any open/corroded wiring
- If wiring checks OK and relay operation is correct but code persists, test/replace the module that commands the relay (refer to vehicle wiring diagram) or consider TCM internal fault and follow manufacturer procedures for TCM testing/replacement
Likely causes
- Faulty or stuck open TCM power relay
- Open circuit in relay supply or relay coil control wire
- Blown related fuse or fusible link
- Corroded/loose connector at relay or TCM harness
