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DTC Troubleshooting

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 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 at terminals "G08-5" and "G08-14".
  4. If OK, check continuity between terminals "G08-5" of disconnected harness side TCM connector and ground.

Is continuity indicated? 
"BLU/ORN" circuit shorted to ground. Go to Step 3.
Inspect transmission fluid temperature sensor 
  1. Inspect transmission temperature sensor referring to TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION .

Is check result satisfactory? 
Intermittent trouble or faulty TCM.
Check for intermittent referring to INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTION INSPECTION .
If OK, substitute a known-good TCM and recheck.
Replace transmission fluid temperature sensor.