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Automatic Transmission:

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Countergear speed 300 RPM or more
Engine condition Running
Either of the following conditions A and B is met:  
Conditions A:   
Time after PNP switch ON to OFF 2 sec. or more
ECT and ECT sensor ECT is 20°C (68°F) or more and ECT sensor does not malfunction (P0115 or P0116)
Conditions B:   
Time after PNP switch ON to OFF 30 sec. or more
ECT and ECT sensor ECT is less than 20°C (68°F) or ECT sensor malfunction (P0115 or P0116)
Time after ignition switch ON 3 sec. or more