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Diagnostic Flow Chart

DIAGNOSTIC FLOW

Diagnostic Flow Chart    
  • Know and understand the customer concerns
  • Check the fluid level and condition
  • Verify the concern by operating the vehicle
  • Check for non-factory installed items and verify correct installation
  • Check the shift linkage adjustments
  • Check TSBs for vehicle concerns
  • Carry out quick test both KOER and KOEO
  • Record all codes
Yes
1) Did you record any Diagnostic Trouble Codes? No
2) Are any continuous test memory codes present? Yes
  • CLEAR codes and CARRY OUT drive cycle test.
No
  • GO to Step 4.
3) Did the continuous test memory codes reappear? Yes
  • REPAIR all continuous test memory codes. FOLLOW the pinpoint tests. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV then the transmission reference manual, then this workshop manual, then GO to Step 4.
No
  • GO to Step 4.
4) Is the concern repaired? Yes
  • CARRY OUT the final quick test to verify that no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present. CLEAR memory codes.
No
5) Are there any electrical concerns? Yes
  • INSTALL the NGS and CARRY OUT output state control test, then GO to Step 6.
No
6) Was the transmission concern corrected when the NGS was installed? Yes
No
7) Is the concern repaired? Yes
  • CARRY OUT the final quick test to verify that no diagnostic trouble codes are present. CLEAR memory codes.
No
  • No further testing is available. Repeat test as necessary.