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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE 

    With CONSULT-III 

    • Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT-III.

    Without CONSULT-III 

    Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE ".

    Is a malfunction in the CAN communication indicated in the results? 

    Yes: Check CAN communication line. Refer to "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ".

    NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK MANUAL MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-III.
    3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of "MANU MODE SW", "NON M-MODE SW", "UP SW LEVER", "DOWN SW LEVER".

    Without CONSULT-III 

    Drive vehicle in the manual mode, and confirm that the actual gear position and the meter's indication of the position mutually coincide when the selector lever is shifted to the "+ (up)" or "- (down)" side (1st → 5th gear).

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: GO TO  3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following.

    • Manual mode switch. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".
    • Pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
    • Open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector for A/T device (manual mode switch).
    • Unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to "COMBINATION METERS ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  4. CHECK DTC 

    Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure". Refer to "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to "MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check A/T assembly harness connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace the control valve with TCM. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM AND A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 ".

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.