2010 Cadillac Truck Escalade/ESV RWD V8-6.2L Page 1671

2010 Cadillac Truck Escalade/ESV RWD V8-6.2L Page 1671

Program the PIM with the latest software version and recheck for DTCs.

If the DTC resets after programming or if the PIM already contains the latest software version, replace the PIM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (See: Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for PIM replacement, setup, and programming.

P16F7

DTC P16F7

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System

Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an

overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure

Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P16F7

- Control Module Pressure Control Solenoid Command Incorrect

Circuit/System Description

This is an internal fault detection of the transmission control module. This fault is handled inside the transmission control module and no external

circuits are involved. The transmission control module is part of the control solenoid valve assembly, and is not serviced separately.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The control solenoid valve assembly runs the program to detect an internal fault when the key is ON or the engine is running.

* Ignition voltage is 8-18 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The control solenoid valve assembly has detected an internal malfunction.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTC P16F7 is a Type A DTC.

* The transmission control module shifts to a default gear, shuts down, and turns OFF.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P16F7 is a Type A DTC

Diagnostic Aids

When attempting to set transmission control module internal DTCs, run the engine for at least 1 minute, and then shut the engine off for 30

seconds. Following this procedure will allow for a complete transmission control module shutdown. Program the transmission control module with

the latest software version and retest the DTC to see if the DTC resets.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Diagrams)

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Circuit

Testing/Circuit Testing)