Diagnostic Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position.
2. Check voltage between TCM terminal and ground.
   Fig 1: TCM Terminal Connector Voltage Specifications

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   Fig 2: Checking TCM Power Source, Step 1 (DTC P1701)

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OK or NG 

1. OK >> GO TO 2.
2. NG >> GO TO  3.

1. Turn ignition switch to "ON" position.
2. Check voltage between TCM terminal and ground.
   Fig 3: TCM Terminal Connector Voltage Specifications

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   Fig 4: Checking TCM Power Source, Step 2 (DTC P1701)

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OK or NG 

1. OK >> GO TO  4.
2. NG >> GO TO 3.

Check the following items:

• Harness for short or open between battery and TCM terminal 9
• Harness for short or open between ignition switch and TCM terminals 2, 3, 33 and 42
• 10A fuse [No. 32 or 35, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
• Ignition switch. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING ".
• A/T PV IGN relay. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".
• ECM relay. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR ECM".

OK or NG 

1. OK >> GO TO 4.
2. NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

1. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position.
2. Disconnect TCM harness connector.
3. Check continuity between TCM terminals 5 (B), 14 (B), 24 (B), 46 (B) and ground.
   1. Continuity should exist. 

   If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.

   Fig 5: Checking TCM Ground Circuit (DTC P1701)

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OK or NG 

1. OK >> GO TO 5.
2. NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

Check again. Refer to "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

OK or NG 

1. OK >> INSPECTION END 
2. NG >> GO TO 6.

1. Perform TCM input/output signal inspection.
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

OK or NG 

1. OK >> INSPECTION END 
2. NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.