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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 for pressure control solenoid valve circuit 
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect TCM connectors from TCM.
  3. Disconnect solenoid connector and TCM connectors.
  4. Check TCM and TCM connector(s) for proper connection at related terminal.
  5. If OK, check resistance for pressure control solenoid valve circuit.

Is it in good condition? 
Go to Step 3. Repair "YEL/RED" and/or "BRN/RED" circuit.
Check pressure control solenoid valve resistance 
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect solenoid connector on A/T.
  3. Check solenoid connector for proper connection at related terminals.
  4. Check resistance of pressure control solenoid valve circuit referring to SOLENOID VALVES (SHIFT SOLENOID-A, SHIFT SOLENOID-B, TCC PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID AND PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) INSPECTION .

Is check results 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 pressure control solenoid valve or solenoid connector.