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Diagnostic Test

  1. TCM INPUT SIGNAL

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select the "Data Monitor" for the "TRANSMISSION" and check the "DRIVE MODE STATS" monitor value.
      Condition Value
      Drive mode selector: SPORT switch ON SPORT
      Drive mode selector: Normal switch ON NORMAL

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 7  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

  2. CHECK DRIVE MODE SELECTOR CIRCUIT

    1. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector terminals.
      A/C auto amp. - Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      Connector +
      Terminal
      M37 11 Ground Drive mode selector: Normal switch ON 0 V
      Drive mode selector: Normal switch OFF 12 V
      31 Drive mode selector: SPORT switch ON 0 V
      Drive mode selector: SPORT switch OFF 12 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Replace TCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect drive mode selector connector.
    3. Check the continuity between drive mode selector harness connector and ground.
      Drive mode selector - Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M264 12 Ground Existed

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace damaged parts.

  4. CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN A/C AUTO AMP. AND DRIVE MODE SELECTOR (1)

    1. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector.
    2. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector terminals and drive mode selector harness connector terminals.
      A/C auto amp. Drive mode selector Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M37 11 M264 8 Existed
      31 9

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 5  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace damaged parts.

  5. CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN A/C AUTO AMP. AND DRIVE MODE SELECTOR (2)

    Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector terminal and ground.

    A/C auto amp. - Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    M37 11 Ground Not existed
    31

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 6  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. CHECK DRIVE MODE SELECTOR

    Check drive mode selector. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO 

    Replace drive mode selector. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  7. COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL

    Select the "Data Monitor" for the "METER/M&A" and check the "SPORT IND" monitor value.

    Condition Value
    Drive mode selector: SPORT switch ON ON
    Drive mode selector: Normal switch ON OFF

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Replace TCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO 

    Replace combination meter. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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