Transmission Control Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Transmission Control Module

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Callout	Component Name
1	Transmission Control Module (TCM) Procedure: A new TCM requires programming. Refer to Control Module References . Tip: Disconnect the TCM electrical connector. Twisting or tilting of the transmission control module electrical connector while disconnecting may result in bent or misaligned electrical terminal pins. It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset. Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The engine control module (ECM), powertrain control module (PCM) or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions (TCM) .

Callout

Component Name

Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Procedure:
A new TCM requires programming. Refer to Control Module References .
Tip:

Disconnect the TCM electrical connector.
Twisting or tilting of the transmission control module electrical connector while disconnecting may result in bent or misaligned electrical terminal pins.
It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset. Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The engine control module (ECM), powertrain control module (PCM) or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions (TCM) .