Diagnostic Test

1) CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE
Ignition on, engine not running.

With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes
1. Go to 2).
No
1. Go to 4).
2) CHECK THE (T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

Disconnect the TCM C1 harness connector.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Using the scan tool under the TIPM Actuators, actuate the Transmission.

Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (T16) Transmission Control Output circuits.

NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes
1. Go To 3).
No
1. Repair the (T16) Transmission Control Output circuit for an open.
2. Perform CVT VERIFICATION TEST .
3) TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors.

Check the TIPM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out.

Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits.

Were any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform CVT VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Replace and program the TIPM per Service Information.
2. Perform CVT VERIFICATION TEST .
4) INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.

While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.

Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.

Were any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform CVT VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Test complete.