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Required Special Tools

  1. STEP 1. Scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE) data list. 

    Item 68: Paddle switch (Down)

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

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES:  Intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS ).

    NO:  Go to Step 2.

  2. STEP 2. Paddle shift switch single unit check. 

    Refer to THERMAL VALVE CHECK .

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES:  Go to Step 3.

    NO:  Replace the paddle shift switch. (Refer to THERMAL VALVE CHECK )

  3. STEP 3. Check for short to ground in PDDW line between the TCM connector and the paddle shift switch connector. 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES:  Go to Step 4.

    NO:  Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

  4. STEP 4. Symptom recheck after erasing diagnostic trouble code. 

    Q: Is the diagnostic trouble code set? 

    YES:  Replace TCM.

    NO:  Intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS ).