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DTC P287C

DTC P287C:  Transmission Adaptive Values Not Learned

General Description 

The powertrain control module (PCM) absorbs variability of each vehicle, and to control smoothly on switching forward/reverse, starting, and automatic shifting, the valve body characteristics and shift position are learned and corrected at the factory. At the factory, shift position learning which shift fork position sensor is used, and valve body learning are done, and records to the PCM that the learning procedure were successfully done. Learnings and corrections must be done if transmission or PCM is replaced. When the learning procedure is not finished when the PCM is activated, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 3 minutes or more
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL off, A/T gear position indicator blinks
OBD Status PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Enable Conditions 

Condition  
State of the engine Running

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

The valve body characteristic learning procedure and the stroke sensor learning procedure are not finished when the PCM is activated.

Possible Cause 

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Confirmation Procedure 

With the HDS 

None.

With the Driving Pattern 

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Shift to P position/mode, and wait for at least 3 minutes.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the A/T gear position indicator blinks and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The A/T gear position indicator comes off by pressing the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode. The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.