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DTC Troubleshooting

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DTC TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Step Action YES NO
1  Was "A/T System Check" performed?  Go to Step 2. Go to A/T SYSTEM CHECK .
2  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 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 signal circuit shorted to ground. If circuit is OK, go to Step 3. Go to Step 3.
3  Inspection transmission fluid temperature sensor 
  1. Inspection transmission fluid temperature sensor by referring to TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION .

Is check result satisfactory? 		 Intermittent trouble or faulty TCM. Check for intermittent trouble by 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 by referring to TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION .
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