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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE 

    With the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.

    Is the status Active for this DTC or is the STARTS SINCE SET counter 2 or less? 

    Yes 

    1. Go To  2.

    No 

    1. Go To  5.
  2. CHECK FOR FCM/TIPM CAN BUS DTCS 

    With the scan tool, read FCM/TIPM DTCs.

    Are there any FCM/TIPM CAN BUS DTCs present? 

    Yes 

    1. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the appropriate symptom(s).
    2. Perform CVT VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Go To  3.
  3. CHECK IF THE ECM/PCM WAS REPLACED 

    Was the ECM/PCM replaced? 

    Yes 

    1. Check to make sure the right part number was used that correlates with the engine and transmission using the vehicle identification number. It may be necessary to flash the ECM/PCM to the proper configuration or replace the controller. With the scan tool perform a TCM relearn procedure.
    2. Perform CVT VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Go To  4.
  4. CHECK IF THE TCM WAS REPLACED 

    Was the TCM replaced? 

    Yes 

    1. Check to make sure the right part number was used that correlates with engine and transmission using the vehicle identification number. It may be necessary to flash the PCM/TCM to the proper configuration or replace the TCM with the correct configuration. With the scan tool perform a TCM relearn procedure.
    2. Perform CVT VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Using the schematics as a guide, check the Transmission Control Module (TCM) terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. Check for any Service Bulletins for possible causes that may apply. If no problems are found, replace the TCM per the Service Information.
    2. Perform CVT VERIFICATION TEST .
  5. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS 

    The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.

    Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.

    Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.

    Were there any problems found? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair as necessary.
    2. Perform CVT VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Test Complete.