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Inspection steps

  1. Reading of SSM4 data (UP SW/DOWN SW)
    1. Connect the SSM4 to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Use SSM4 to display the [Data monitor] screen according to the screen display and check the computer data recorded when the transmission shift switch of the steering wheel ASSY is operated to +/-.
    PART NAME DESCRIPTION

    Item name [Symbol] Item description Display range Normal value Remarks
    UP SW Indicating transmission control switch (+) ON/OFF Release →pull the shift switch "+" lever. OFF →ON -
    DOWN SW Indicating transmission control switch (-) ON/OFF Release →pull the shift switch "-" lever. OFF →ON -

    NG: Go to Step  2.

    OK: Go to next step

    Inspection for problems that do not normally occur (Refer to MALFUNCTION SYMPTOMS AND DTC CHECK )

  2. Check wiring harness and connector (transmission shift switch - transmission control computer)
    1. Disconnect the connector A19 of the transmission control computer ASSY.
    2. Check the resistance of the terminals. (Refer to ECM TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT  for terminal arrangement of transmission control computer ASSY)
      STANDARD VALUE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
      A19-1 (SFTD) - chassis ground Shift switch Pull the "+" lever. Less than 1 Ω
      A19-1 (SFTD) - chassis ground
      A19-2 (SFTU) - chassis ground
      Neutral position 10 k Ω or more
      A19-2 (SFTU) - chassis ground Shift switch Pull the "-" lever. Less than 1 Ω
    3. Connect the connector A19 of the transmission control computer ASSY.

    NG: Go to Step  4.

    OK: Go to next step

  3. Replacement of transmission control computer
    1. Replace the transmission control computer ASSY. (Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL COMPUTER ASSY )

    AT unit correction

  4. Check wiring harness and connector (spiral cable - chassis ground)
    1. Disconnect the spiral cable connector A from the spiral cable.
    2. Measure the resistance of the spiral cable vehicle side terminal.
      STANDARD VALUE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Terminal No. (terminal symbol) Inspection conditions Standard value
      A-7 - chassis ground Always Less than 1 Ω
    3. Connect the spiral cable connector A to the spiral cable.

    NG: Check and replacement of wiring harness and connector

    OK: Go to next step

  5. Check wiring harness and connector (spiral cable - transmission control computer)
    1. Disconnect the connector A19 of the transmission control computer ASSY.
    2. Disconnect the spiral cable connector A from the spiral cable.
    3. Measure the resistance between the terminals.
      STANDARD VALUE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
      A19-1 (SFTD) - A-2 Always Less than 1 Ω
      A19-2 (SFTU) - A-1 Always Less than 1 Ω
      STANDARD VALUE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
      A19-1 (SFTD) and A-2 - chassis ground Always 10 k Ω or more
      A19-2 (SFTU) and A-1 - chassis ground Always 10 k Ω or more
    4. Connect the connector A19 of the transmission control computer ASSY.
    5. Connect the spiral cable connector A to the spiral cable.

    NG: Check and replacement of wiring harness and connector

    OK: Go to next step

  6. Transmission shift switch check (transmission shift switch - spiral cable)
    CAUTION: Refer to SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM for airbag handling and working precautions.
    1. Remove the driver's airbag module.
      NOTE: Refer to DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE for driver's airbag module installation/removal.
    2. Disconnect the connector C of the spiral cable.
    3. Measure the resistance between the terminals.
      STANDARD VALUE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
      C-4 - C-1 Shift switch Pull the "+" lever. Less than 1 Ω
      C-4 - C-1
      C-3 - C-1
      Shift switch Neutral position 10 k Ω or more
      C-3 - C-1 Shift switch Pull the "-" lever. Less than 1 Ω
    4. Connect the connector C of the spiral cable.

    NG: Go to Step  7.

    OK: Go to next step

    Spiral cable SUB-ASSY check (refer to STEERING ROLL CONNECTOR )

  7. Check of transmission shift switch unit
    1. Remove the transmission shift switch. (Refer to TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH )
    2. Check the transmission shift switch unit. (Refer to INSTALLATION )

    NG: Replacement of transmission shift switch (refer to TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH )

    OK: Go to next step

    Check and replacement of switch wire (refer to TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH )