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Pinpoint Test

NOTE: If the scan tool is unable to communicate with the PCM or access the transmission PIDs  , REFER to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
  1. Read and record all DTCs 
    1. Install the scan tool and record all DTCs  .

    Is DTC P1780 set? 

  2. Check the BCM fuse
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Remove the BCM fuse 41 (7.5A).
    3. Check fuse 41 (7.5A).

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    • Yes: REINSTALL the fuse. GO to  6  .
    • No: GO to .
  3. Check the BCM for an internal short
    1. Disconnect the BCM C2280B.
    2. Inspect for damaged or pushed out terminals.
    3. Install a new fuse.

    Did the fuse fail? 

  4. Check the TCS power circuit for a short to ground
    1. Disconnect selector lever C2008.
    2. Measure the resistance of circuit CBP41 (BU) from selector lever C2008-6 to ground.
      Selector Lever Ground
      G08032521
      G08032522
      C2008 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      6 CBP41 (BU)
      G08032523
      Ground Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR circuit CBP41 (BU) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. Check the TCS signal input circuit for a short to ground
    1. Disconnect the PCM C175T.
    2. Measure the resistance of circuit CET34 (BN/GN) between selector lever harness C2008-5 and ground.
      Selector Lever Ground
      G08032524
      G08032525
      C2008 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      5 CET34 (BN/GN)
      G08032526
      Ground Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  8  .
    • No: REPAIR circuit CET34 (BN/GN) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. Check the TCS power circuit for an open
    1. Disconnect the selector lever C2008.
    2. Disconnect the BCM C2280B.
    3. Measure the resistance of circuit CBP41 (BU) from selector lever C2008-6 to the BCM C2280B-3.
      Selector Lever BCM
      G08032527
      G08032528
      C2008 C2280B
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      6 CBP41 (BU)
      G08032529
      3 CBP41 (BU)

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR circuit CBP41 (BU) for an open. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
  7. Check the TCS signal input circuit for an open
    1. Disconnect the PCM C175T.
    2. Measure the resistance of circuit CET34 (BN/GN) between selector lever C2008-5 to the PCM C175T-31.
      Selector Lever PCM
      G08032530
      G08032531
      C2008 C175T
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      5 CET34 (BN/GN)
      G08032532
      31 CET34 (BN/GN)

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR circuit CET34 (BN/GN) for an open. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
  8. Check the TCS
    1. Measure the resistance between selector lever C2008-5 and C2008-6 while cycling the TCS.
      Selector Lever Selector Lever
      G08032533
      G08032534
      C2008 C2008
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      5 -
      G08032535
      6 -

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms with the switch pressed and greater than 10, 000 ohms when released? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: INSTALL a new selector lever knob. REFER to Selector Lever Knob . CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
  9. Check the PCM
    1. Connect the BCM C2280B.
    2. Connect the selector lever C2008.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Measure the voltage on circuit CET34 (BN/GN) at the PCM C175T-31 to ground while cycling the TCS.
      PCM Ground
      G08032536
      G08032537
      C175T Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      31 CET34 (BN/GN)
      G08032538
      Ground Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 10 volts with the switch pressed, and less than 5 volts with the switch released? 

    • Yes: REPLACE the PCM. PROGRAM the PCM with the latest calibration level. PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download procedure. REFER to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY DOWNLOAD . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No: REPAIR circuit CET34 (BN/GN) for an open. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.