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Test TC-12A - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid/Trans Relay CKT

NOTE: Test applies to vehicle equipped with automatic transmission only.
NOTE: For connector terminal identification, refer to CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION . For wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS article in this section.
  1. Ensure ignition is off. Disconnect transmission solenoid connector. Inspect connector and terminals for damage. Repair connector and terminals as necessary and perform TEST VER-2A. If connector and terminals are okay, go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool in voltmeter mode, check voltage on TCC connector, fused ignition switch output circuit (Dark Blue/White wire). If voltage is less than 10 volts, repair open fused ignition switch output circuit and perform TEST VER-2A . If voltage is 10 volts or less, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connectors. Inspect connectors and terminals for damage. Repair connectors and terminals as necessary and perform TEST VER-2A. If connectors and terminals are okay, go to next step.
  4. Using scan tool in ohmmeter mode, check resistance of PCM White connector, TCC solenoid control circuit (Orange/Black wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short to ground in TCC solenoid control circuit and perform TEST VER-2A. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, go to next step.
  5. Using an external ohmmeter, check resistance of TCC solenoid control circuit (Orange/Black wire) between PCM White connector and TCC solenoid connector. If resistance less than 5 ohms, replace PCM and perform TEST VER-2A . If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open TCC solenoid control circuit and perform TEST VER-2A.
NOTE: A break in test sequence occurs at this point. Sequence skips from TEST TC-12A to TEST TC-14A. No tests have been omitted.