Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The TCM scan tool data parameters that are received from the ECM, will indicate zero when the CAN serial data circuit failure is active.
- An intermittent malfunction may be caused by a fault in the electrical circuit. Inspect the wiring harness and the components for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .
- Repair any electrical circuit faults that were found. Refer to Wiring Repairs .
- The information included in the Freeze Frame data can be useful in determining the vehicle operating conditions when the DTC first set.
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics (Hatchback)
or Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics (Notchback) Connector End View Reference: Connector End Views (Notchback) or Connector End Views (Hatchback) |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Transmission/Transaxle? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission |
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- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
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1.5-3.4 V | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
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- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct a condition? |
- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the TCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct a condition? |
- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement
. Did you complete the replacement |
- | Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the ECM. Refer to the following:
Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 9 | - |
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- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 2 |
| 10 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? |
- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | System OK |