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55-Pin Transmission Control Module (1995)

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove TCM. Disconnect TCM harness connector. Connect VAG 1598A text box to TCM harness connector, and VAG 1598/5 adapter cable to TCM.

Carry out only appropriate test steps for components or wiring connections to be tested. See TRANSMISSION CONTROL TESTS (1995)  table. Given specified values are valid for an ambient temperature of 32-104°F (0-40°C). If values deviate from specified values, determine malfunction per wiring diagram. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If measured values deviate slightly from specified values, clean terminals and connections of test unit and adapters, repeat test. Before replacing respective component, check wires and connections, repeat resistance checks, especially on components with a specified values of less than 10,000 ohms.

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE 55-PIN TERMINAL ASSIGNMENT

TCM Connector Terminal No. Terminal Assignment
1 Supply Voltage
2 Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (1)
3 Engine Speed Signal
4 Shift Lock Solenoid & Shift Lock Control Solenoid
5 Solenoid Valve No. 1
6 Solenoid Valve No. 4 (Pressure Regulator)
7 Ground (GND)
8 Not Used
9 Not Used
10 Not Used
11 Left Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (2)
12 Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (2)
13 Shut Off A/C At Kick Down
14 Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch
15 Not Used
16 Not Used
17 Supply Voltage (Cruise Control Only)
18 Not Used
19 Supply Voltage For Solenoid Valves
20 Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (Shield) (1)
21 Fuel Consumption Signal
22 Not Used
23 Not Used
24 Solenoid Valve No. 2
25 Not Used
26 Not Used
27 Not Used
28 Not Used
29 Not Used
30 Right Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (2)
31 Transmission Range Selector Display
32 Ignition Timing Angle Retarding/Injection Amount Decrease
33 Multi-Finction Transmission Range Switch
34 Not Used
35 Not Used
36 Not Used
37 Not Used
38 Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (1)
39 Supply Voltage
40 Input Signal From ABS Control Module (1)
41 Kick Down Signal
42 Solenoid Valve No. 3
43 Not Used
44 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
45 Not Used
46 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
47 Accelerator Pedal Value From ECM
48 Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Signal (2)
49 Not Used
50 Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch
51 K-Wire For Diagnostics
52 Not Used
53 Not Used
54 Output Signal for Cruise Control
55 Not Used
(1) FWD models only.
(2) AWD models only.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL TESTS (1995)

Component To Be Tested Test Step
Supply Voltage From TCM 1, 2 & 3. See Fig 2
Shift Lock Solenoid 30 & 31. See Fig 29 -Fig 32
Brake Light Switch 7. See Fig 10
Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch 4, 5 & 6. See Fig 3 - Fig 9
Solenoid Valve No. 1 17. See Fig 17
Solenoid Valve No. 2 18. See Fig 17
Solenoid Valve No. 3 19. See Fig 18
Solenoid Valve No. 4 20 & 21. See Fig 19 and Fig 20
Fuel Consumption Signal 27. See Fig 25 and Fig 26
Cruise Control 8. See Fig 10 , Fig 11 and Fig 12
Input Signal From ABS Control Module (1) 16. See Fig 15 and Fig 16
Transmission Range Program Switch 23. See Fig 21
Transmission Range Selector Lever Display 25. See Fig 22
Engine Speed (RPM) 28 & 29. See Fig 27 and Fig 28
Kick Down Switch 9 & 32. See Fig 13 and Fig 33
Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (2) 11. See Fig 14
ABS Wheel Speed Sensors (1) 12, 13, 14 & 15. See Fig 15 and Fig 16
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor 10. See Fig 13
Engine/Transmission Electrical Connection 22. See Fig 21
Input Signal For Accelerator Pedal Value (Throttle) 26. See Fig 23 and Fig 24
(1) On AWD models only.
(2) On FWD models only.
Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Control Module 55-Pin Connector Terminals
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Fig 2: Transmission Control Test Steps 1-3 (1995)
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Fig 3: Transmission Control Test Step 4 (1 Of 2 - 1995)
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Fig 4: Transmission Control Test Step 4 (2 Of 2 - 1995)
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Fig 5: Transmission Control Test Step 5 (1995)
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Fig 6: Transmission Control Test Step 6 (1 Of 3 - 1995)
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Fig 7: Transmission Control Test Step 6 (2 Of 3 - 1995)
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Fig 8: Transmission Control Test Step 6 (3 Of 3 - 1995)
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Fig 9: Identifying Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch Terminals (Male Side - 1995)
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Fig 10: Transmission Control Test Steps 7 & 8 (1995)
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Fig 11: Transmission Control Test Step 8 (1995)
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Fig 12: Identifying Cruise Control Module Connector Terminals
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Fig 13: Transmission Control Test Steps 9 & 10 (1995)
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Fig 14: Transmission Control Test Step 11 (1995)
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Fig 15: Transmission Control Test Steps 12-16 (1995)
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Fig 16: Identifying ABS Control Module Connector Terminals
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Fig 17: Transmission Control Test Steps 17 & 18 (1995)
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Fig 18: Transmission Control Test Step 19 (1995)
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Fig 19: Transmission Control Test Step 20 (1995)
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Fig 20: Transmission Control Test Step 21 (1995)
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Fig 21: Transmission Control Test Steps 22 & 23 (1995)
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Fig 22: Transmission Control Test Step 25 (1995)
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Fig 23: Transmission Control Test Step 26 (1 Of 2 - 1995)
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Fig 24: Transmission Control Test Step 26 (2 Of 2 - 1995)
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Fig 25: Transmission Control Test Step 27 (1 Of 2 - 1995)
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Fig 26: Transmission Control Test Step 27 (2 Of 2 - 1995)
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Fig 27: Transmission Control Test Step 28 (1995)
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Fig 28: Transmission Control Test Step 29 (1995)
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Fig 29: Transmission Control Test Step 30 (1 Of 2 - 1995)
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Fig 30: Transmission Control Test Step 30 (2 Of 2 - 1995)
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Fig 31: Identifying Shift Lock Control Module Connector Terminals
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Fig 32: Transmission Control Test Step 31 (1995)
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Fig 33: Transmission Control Test Step 32 (1995)
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