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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE 

    Perform the self-diagnosis. Is a malfunction in the CAN communication indicated in the results?

    Yes or No 

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

    No: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK MANUAL MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    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  6.

    NG: GO TO 3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following items.

    • 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).

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  4. CHECK TCM 

    Perform TCM input/output signal inspection. Refer to "TCM INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: GO TO 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following items:

    • Power supply and ground circuit for TCM.
    • The A/T assembly harness connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace the transmission assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD) ", "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD) ".

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. CHECK DTC 

    Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure.

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: GO TO  4.