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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE 

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

    Is any 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 OVERDRIVE CONTOROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch "ON".
    2. Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT II Display - DATA MONITOR
      G04901072
    4. Read out "OD CONT SW".

      Check the signal of the overdrive control switch is indicated properly.

      DISPLAY VALUE CHART

      Monitor item Condition Display value
      OD CONT SW Releasing overdrive control switch OFF
      Holding overdrive control switch ON

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine)
    2. Check voltage between A/T control device connector terminal and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL DATA CHART

      Item Connector No. Terminal No. Condition Data (Approx.)
      Overdrive control switch M156 7 - Ground Releasing overdrive control switch Battery voltage
      Holding overdrive control switch 0V

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK OVERDRIVE CONTROL SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
    2. Disconnect A/T control device connector.
    3. Check continuity between A/T control device connector M156 terminals 7 and 8.
      CONTINUITY CHART

      Condition Continuity
      Releasing overdrive control switch No
      Holding overdrive control switch Yes

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair or replace overdrive control switch.

  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

    Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

    • Harness for short or open between combination meter connector terminal 20 and A/T control device connector terminal 7.
    • Harness for short or open between A/T control device connector terminal 8 and ground.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  5. CHECK COMBINATION METER 

    Check the combination meter. Refer to "HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NO: Repair or replace damaged parts.