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DTC Troubleshooting

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DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Step Action YES NO
Was "A/T System Check" performed?  Go to Step 2. Go to A/T SYSTEM CHECK .
Check transmission fluid temperature sensor A circuit for ground short 
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect TCM connectors from TCM.
  3. Check for proper connection to transmission fluid temperature sensor A at terminal "E92-11" and "E92-12".
  4. If OK, check continuity between terminal "E92-11" of disconnected harness side TCM connector and ground.

Is continuity indicated? 
"Transmission fluid temperature sensor A signal" circuit shorted to ground. If circuit is OK, go to Step 3. Go to Step 3.
Inspection transmission fluid temperature sensor A 
  1. Inspection transmission fluid temperature sensor A referring to TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A AND B INSPECTION .

Is check result satisfactory? 
Intermittent trouble or faulty TCM. Check for intermittent trouble referring to INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTION INSPECTION . If OK, substitute a known-good TCM and recheck. Replace valve body harness including transmission fluid temperature sensor A referring to TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A AND B INSPECTION .