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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe - 2WD | Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K) Service Manual |
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DTC P1825 or P1915

Diagnostic Instructions

• Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
• Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
• Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P1825: Internal Mode Switch - Invalid Range

DTC P1915: Internal Mode Switch Start/Wrong Range

Diagnostic Fault Information

Short to Open/High Short to Signal

Circuit Ground Resistance Voltage Performance
Transmission Range
P1825 P1915 P1915 P1825, P1915
Signal A
Transmission Range
P1915 P1825 P1825 P1825, P1915
Signal B
Transmission Range
P1915 P1825 P1825 P1825, P1915
Signal C
Transmission Range
P1825 P1915 P1915 P1825, P1915
Signal P
Ground -- P1825 P1825 P1825, P1915

Typical Scan Tool Data

IMS A/B/C/P
Normal Short to Short to
Circuit Range Ground Open Voltage
Operating Conditions: Ignition ON, range selector in Park
Transmission Range Switch
LOW LOW HI HI
Signal A
Transmission Range Switch
HI LOW HI HI
Signal B
Transmission Range Switch
HI LOW HI HI
Signal C
Transmission Range Switch
LOW LOW HI HI
Signal P

HI = 12 volts © 2010 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.

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LOW = 0 volts

Circuit/System Description

The internal mode switch (IMS) assembly is a sliding contact switch attached to the control valve
body within the transmission. The 4 inputs to the transmission control module (TCM) from the
switch indicate which position is selected by the transmission manual shaft. The input voltage at
the TCM is high when the switch is open and low when the switch is closed to ground. The state of
each input is displayed on the scan tool as IMS. The IMS input parameters represented are
transmission range signal A, Signal B, signal C, and signal P.

Conditions for Running the DTC

No OSS DTCs P0722 or P0723.

P1825

Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is greater than 16 km/h (10 mph)

P1915

The transmission output shaft speed is less than 90 RPM.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P1825

Any one or more of the following conditions:

• The IMS signal circuit A, B, or P are Low in Park for greater than 1 second.
• The IMS signal circuit A is Low in D6 for 8 seconds.
• The IMS signal circuit C is High in D6 for 8 seconds.
• The TCM detects an invalid range from the IMS for 3.25 seconds.
• The IMS signal circuit C is high in D6 for greater than 8 seconds and the engine torque is
greater than 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
• Park/Neutral Switch equals P/N and the IMS state is not Park or Neutral, or the Park/Neutral
switch is not Park or Neutral and the IMS state equals Park or Neutral for 4 seconds.

P1915

The manual shift shaft switch assembly indicates a transitional state during the following sequence:

• The engine speed is less than 50 RPM for more than 0.25 seconds.
• The engine speed is 50-480 RPM for more than 0.07 seconds.
• The engine speed is greater than 525 RPM for more than 3.25 seconds.
• The transmission input shaft speed is greater than 250 RPM.

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Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• DTCs P1825 and P1915 are Type A DTCs.

• The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
• The TCM turns OFF all solenoids.
• The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
• The TCM defaults the transmission to third gear if the current gear is 1st, 2nd, or 3rd; or fifth
gear if the current gear is 4th, 5th, or 6th gear.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P1825 and P1915 are Type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

• The IMS is part of a wire harness, which connects electrically to the control solenoid (w/body
and TCM) valve assembly and is serviced separately from the control solenoid (w/body and
TCM) valve assembly. Inspect the IMS, harness, connector, and control solenoid (w/body and
TCM) valve assembly pins for metallic debris. Use the J 35616 GM-approved terminal test kit
for any test that requires probing the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly
harness connector or a component harness connector.
• Inspect for an incorrectly adjusted range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever
Cable Adjustment .
• Inspect the manual shaft detent assembly for proper alignment with the manual shaft detent
lever. The manual shaft detent roller must be centered over the detent lever and not contact
the IMS actuator arm.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

• Automatic Transmission Inline 16-Way Connector End View

• Automatic Transmission Internal Connector End Views
• Automatic Transmission Related Connector End Views

DTC Type Reference

• Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

• Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Electrical Information Reference

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• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

• Scan Tool Output Controls

• Scan Tool Data List
• Scan Tool Data Definitions

Special Tools Required

J 35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit

Circuit/System Verification

Test for the correct operation of the IMS. Refer to Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic .

⇒ If the IMS operation matches the IMS logic table, the system is functioning normally.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Disconnect the IMS connector at the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.
Ignition ON. The scan tool IMS A/B/C/P parameter should display HI for all four signal
circuits.
⇒ If a signal circuit displays LOW, the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly is
faulty.
2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between each transmission range signal circuit at the
control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly and ground ensuring that the signal
circuit displays LOW when connected to ground.
⇒ If a signal circuit remains HI when connected to ground, the control solenoid (w/body and
TCM) valve assembly is faulty.
⇒ If the above two tests indicate correct TCM functions, the IMS is faulty.

Component Testing

Internal Mode Switch Logic Table

Gear Selector Position A B C P
Park LOW HI HI LOW
Park/Reverse LOW LOW HI LOW
Reverse LOW LOW HI HI
Reverse/Neutral HI LOW HI HI
Neutral HI LOW HI LOW
Neutral/Drive 6 HI LOW LOW LOW

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Drive 6 HI LOW LOW HI

Drive 4 LOW LOW LOW LOW
Drive 3 LOW HI LOW HI
Drive 2 HI HI LOW LOW
HI HI HI HI
Invalid LOW HI HI HI
HI HI HI LOW
HI = Ignition voltage

LOW = 0 voltage

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Important: Perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly
Inspection for the following components before replacing the components.

• Internal mode switch (IMS) replacement - refer to Manual Shift Shaft Position Switch
Replacement .
• Control solenoid (w/Body and TCM) valve assembly replacement - refer to Control Module
References for replacement, setup, and programming.
• Perform the Service Fast Learn Adapts .

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