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Pinpoint Test C: Transmission Control Switch

  1. C1 RETRIEVE AND RECORD ALL DTCS 
    • Using the diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

    Is DTC P1780 present? 

  2. C2 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) FUSE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Remove the BCM  fuse 85 (7.5A).
    • CHECK Fuse 85 (7.5A).

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to  C6
    • No  : GO to C3 
  3. C3 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT 
    • Disconnect BCM C2280F  .
    • Inspect the connectors for damaged or pushed-out terminals.
    • Install a new fuse.

    Did the fuse fail? 

  4. C4 CHECK THE TCS (TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH) POWER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect Floor Shifter C3245.
    • Measure.

      Click to display connectors 

      Positive Lead Measurement/Action Negative Lead
      C2280F-17  OHM Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to C5
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit.
  5. C5 CHECK THE TCS (TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH) INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect PCM C175B  .
    • Measure.

      Click to display connectors 

      Positive Lead Measurement/Action Negative Lead
      C175B-5  OHM Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to C8
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit.
  6. C6 CHECK THE TCS (TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH) POWER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect Floor Shifter C3245  .
    • Measure.

      Click to display connectors 

      Positive Lead Measurement/Action Negative Lead
      C3245-2  OHM C2280F-17 

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to C7
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit.
  7. C7 CHECK THE TCS (TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH) INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect PCM C175B  .
    • Measure.

      Click to display connectors 

      Positive Lead Measurement/Action Negative Lead
      C3245-3  OHM C175B-5 

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to C8
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit.
  8. C8 CHECK THE TCS (TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH) 
    • Measure.

      Click to display connectors 

      Positive Lead Measurement/Action Negative Lead
      Component side TCS  pin 2. OHM Component side TCS  pin 3.

    Is the resistance less than 1.5 ohms with the switch pressed and greater than 10, 000 ohms when released? 

  9. C9 CHECK THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) 
    • Install fuse 85 (7.5A).
    • Connect Floor Shifter C3245.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure.

      Click to display connectors 

      Positive Lead Measurement/Action Negative Lead
      C175B-5  VOLTAGE Ground

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