Transaxle Control Relays Always Off
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P1768 MITSUBISHI Possible Causes
- Faulty Transmission Control (EATX) Relay
- Transmission Control Relay harness is open or shorted
- Transmission Control Relay circuit poor electrical connection
How do I fix code P1768 MITSUBISHI?
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.
Cost of diagnosing the P1768 MITSUBISHI code
The cost of diagnosing the P1768 MITSUBISHI code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
When is the code detected
This code is set if the Transmission Control Module (TCM) senses greater than 3 volts at the Transmission Control Relay Output terminals of the TCM prior to the TCM energizing the relay.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P1768 MITSUBISHI Description
The Transmission Control (EATX) Relay is used to supply power to the solenoid pack when the transmission is in normal operating mode. When the relay is off, no power is supplied to the solenoid pack and the transmission is in “limp-in” mode. The relay output is fed back to the TCM.