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Diagnostic Flow Chart

DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART

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 and OASIS messages for vehicle concerns
  • Carry out quick test both KOER and KOEO
  • Record all codes
1) Did you record any Diagnostic Trouble Codes?
Yes
  • REPAIR all hard Diagnostic Trouble Codes. FOLLOW the pinpoint tests. See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE first, then this workshop manual, then GO to Step 2.
  No
2) Are any continuous test memory codes present? Yes
  • CLEAR codes and CARRY OUT drive cycle test, then GO to Step 3.
No
  • GO to Step 4.
3) Did the continuous test memory codes reappear? Yes
  • REPAIR all continuous test memory codes. FOLLOW the pinpoint tests. See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE 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 Transmission Tester. CARRY OUT static and drive test with the transmission tester, then GO to Step 6.
No
  • REFER to the hydraulic and mechanical routine to diagnose and repair the concern, then GO to Step 7.
6)Was the transmission concern corrected when the Transmission Tester was installed? Yes
  • See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE , intermittent fault diagnosis and use the Transmission Tester or WDS to diagnose cause of concern in the processor, vehicle harness or external inputs (sensors or switches).
No
  • REFER to the hydraulic and mechanical routine to diagnose the concern, then GO to Step 7.
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 procedures as necessary.