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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. STEP 1. M.U.T.-III data list 

    Item 55: Paddle switch (down)

    OK: The service data changes in response to the paddle shift operation. 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Intermittent malfunction
    2. NO:  Go to Step 2.
  2. STEP 2. Check the following connector: 
    • C-41 TCM connector
    • C-210 paddle shift switch connector

      Check the terminals for a contact status problem and internal short circuit.

      Q: Is the check result normal? 

      1. YES:  Go to Step 3.
      2. NO:  Repair the damaged connector.
  3. STEP 3. Paddle shift switch single unit check 

    Refer to PADDLE SHIFT SWITCH CHECK  .

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 4.
    2. NO:  Replace the paddle shift switch.
  4. STEP 4. Check for short to ground in the wiring harness between the TCM connector and the paddle shift switch connector 

    Between C-41 TCM connector (terminal No. 21) and C-210 paddle shift switch connector (terminal No. 3)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 5.
    2. NO:  Repair the wiring harness.
  5. STEP 5. Symptom recheck after erasing diagnosis code 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Intermittent malfunction
    2. NO:  Replace TCM.