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Checking The Wiring And Component

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Fig 2: Identifying Connectors

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Ignition off
Open the transmission control system.
Check connector C (22-pin) for the transmission control module (TCM). Check for contact resistance. Check for oxidation.

Check the wiring between transmission connector terminal #C9 (#A9) and the connector for solenoid SLU terminal #1. Check the wiring between transmission connector terminal #C7 (#A7) the connector for solenoid SLU terminal #2. Check for an open-circuit.

HINT: Check solenoid SLU by measuring the resistance between terminals #1 and #2.

Other information
- To disconnect the transmission connectors, see TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
- see TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
- See TEMPERATURE SENSOR FLUID, TRANSAXLE, (TFT) (Turbo) or TEMPERATURE SENSOR FLUID, TRANSAXLE, (TFT) (2008-2011) (Non-Turbo).
- see SIGNAL SPECIFICATION
- See TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT SOLENOIDS .
- see OPEN-CIRCUIT
Fig 3: Identifying Connector C Terminals
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Fig 4: Identifying Ohms Display
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Fig 5: Identifying S1-S5, SLT, SLU And SLS Solenoids
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