P1618 – CAN Communication Error (Transmission)
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Symptoms
- Harsh shifting
- Warning lights
Causes
- Wiring fault
- TCM failure
- CAN bus issue
Diagnosis
- Inspect wiring
- Check CAN signals
- Scan TCM
Repair
- Repair wiring
- Replace TCM
- Repair CAN network