How To Repair P1860 Code Chevrolet

P1860 CHEVROLET Code - TCC PWM Solenoid Circuit Electrical

Repair Importance Level:3/3

Repair Difficulty Level:3/3

|P1860 CHEVROLET code possible causes

Faulty Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation (TCC PWM) Solenoid
Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation (TCC PWM) Solenoid harness is open or shorted
Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation (TCC PWM) Solenoid circuit poor electrical connection

|How do I fix the P1860 CHEVROLET code?

Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

|P1860 CHEVROLET code tech notes

There is a factory service bulletin for the following Chevrolet models:
2004 Chevrolet Classic
2000-2001 Chevrolet Lumina
2000-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala
2000-2004 Chevrolet Malibu
2000-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2000-2004 Chevrolet Venture
Chevrolet Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P1860

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|Cost of diagnosing the P1860 CHEVROLET code

Labor: 1.0

The cost of diagnosing the P1860 CHEVROLET code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

|What are P1860 CHEVROLET code possible symptoms?

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

|P1860 CHEVROLET code description

The Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation (TCC PWM) solenoid valve controls the fluid acting on the converter clutch valve. The converter clutch valve controls the TCC application and release. The solenoid attaches to the control valve body within the transmission. The solenoid receives ignition voltage through circuit 239. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) controls the solenoid by providing a ground path on circuit 418. Current flows through the solenoid coil according to the duty cycle (percentage of ON and OFF time). The TCC PWM solenoid valve provides a smooth engagement of the torque converter clutch by operating during a duty cycle percent of ON time. When the PCM detects a continuous open, short to ground or short to power in the TCC PWM solenoid valve circuit, then Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1860 sets. DTC P1860 is a type B DTC.

OBDII Code P1860 Chevrolet - TCC PWM Solenoid Circuit Electrical - AutoCodes.com

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Repair Importance Level: 3

Repair Difficulty Level: 3