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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. With the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.

      Is the status Active or is the Starts Since Set counter 2 or less for this DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  2. CHECK FOR TIPM CAN BUS DTCS 
    1. With the scan tool, read TIPM DTCs.

      Are there any TIPM CAN BUS DTCs present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. CHECK IF ENGINE DTCS ARE PRESENT 
    1. With the scan tool, read engine DTCs.

      Are there any engine DTCs present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Using the schematics as a guide, check the Transmission Control Module (TCM) pins, terminals, and connectors for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace the TCM in accordance with the appropriate service information.
      • Perform the CVT VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure 
  4. CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
    3. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.