Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 2: HI values for all signals in all ranges indicates the ground circuit is OPEN.
- 3: With the 20-way connector disconnected, all signals should indicate HI.
- 5: If a circuit affects the other, this indicates a short between the 2 circuits.
- 11: This step tests the internal transmission harness. If no fault is found in the harness, the fault will be in the switch.
Range Selector Displays Incorrect Range (3.6L)
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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- | Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.6L | Go to Step 2 |
| 2 |
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HI/HI/HI/HI | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
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- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 8 |
| 4 |
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- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 9 |
| 5 | Connect a fused jumper wire from the TR signal A circuit of the J 44152
to ground while monitoring the scan tool IMS A/B/C/P parameter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.4L) or Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.6L) . When the TR signal A circuit is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW? |
- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Connect a fused jumper wire from the TR signal B circuit of the J 44152
to ground while monitoring the scan tool IMS A/B/C/P parameter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.4L) or Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.6L) . When the TR signal B circuit is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW? |
- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Connect a fused jumper wire from the TR signal C circuit of the J 44152
to ground while monitoring the scan tool IMS A/B/C/P parameter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.4L) or Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.6L) . When the TR signal C circuit is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW? |
- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
| 8 | Test the TR signal circuits of the IMS that did not indicate HI for a short to ground between the TCM and the AT Inline 20-way connector. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 |
| 9 | Test the TR signal circuits of the IMS that did not indicate ignition voltage for an open between the TCM and the AT Inline 20-way connector. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 |
| 10 | Test the affected the TR signal circuits of the IMS for a shorted together condition between the TCM and the AT Inline 20-way connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 |
| 11 | Test the TR signal circuits of the IMS for an open or shorted condition between the AT Inline 20-way connector and the IMS. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems. Did you find the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 |
| 12 | Test the ground circuit of the IMS for an open between the AT Inline 20-way connector and the ground connection to the chassis. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 13 |
| 13 | Test the ground circuit of the IMS for an open between the AT Inline 20-way connector and the IMS. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Did you find the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 |
| 14 | Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness assembly. Refer to Wiring Harness Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 17 | - |
| 15 | Replace the lever assembly-manual shaft detent with internal mode switch. Refer to Manual Shift Shaft Position (Internal Mode) Switch and Parking System Components Removal in Transmission Unit Repair article. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 17 | - |
| 16 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Module, Transmission Control - Replace . Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 17 | - |
| 17 |
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- | System OK | Go to Step 1 |