Pinpoint Test A: Shift And Torque Converter Clutch Solenoids (Only)
- A1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS SETUP
- Key in OFF position.
- Select PARK.
- Make sure the transaxle harness connector is fully seated, terminals are fully engaged in connector and in good condition before proceeding.
- Connect the scan tool.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Diagnostic Data Link.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: PCM.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Active Command Modes.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Output State Control (OSC).
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Trans-Bench Mode.
- Does vehicle enter Trans-Bench Mode?
Yes : REMAIN in Trans-Bench Mode. GO to A2.
No : REPEAT procedure to enter Trans-Bench Mode. If vehicle did not enter Trans-Bench Mode, REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for diagnosis of PCM.
- A2 WIGGLE TEST
- Remain in Trans-Bench Mode.
- Select PIDs to be monitored.
- SSPCA
- SSPCB
- SSPCC
- SSD
- SSE
- SSF
- Select "ON" to turn suspect solenoid on.
- Press "SEND".
- Wiggle all wiring and connectors to the transaxle. Monitor the Solenoid State for changes.
- Select "OFF" to turn solenoid off.
- Press "SEND".
- Does the suspect solenoid(s) fault state change?
Yes : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : GO to A3.
- A3 CHECK SOLENOID FUNCTION
- Turn each solenoid ON and OFF.
- Does the solenoid turn ON and OFF when commanded and can solenoid activation be heard?
Yes : GO to A4.
No : GO to A5.
- A4 OSC TRANS-DRIVE TEST (GEAR OR TCC)
- Carry out OSC Trans-Drive Mode.
- Select GEAR for Shift Solenoids or follow procedures for GEAR as listed in this article.
- Select TCC for Torque Converter Clutch. Follow procedures of TCC in Drive Mode as listed in this article.
- Does the transaxle upshift and downshift or torque converter engage/disengage when commanded?
Yes : CLEAR all DTCs. Road test to verify if concern is still present. If concern is still present, REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM to diagnose shift or torque converter concern.
No : GO to A5.
- A5 CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: Transaxle Vehicle Harness Connector C1534.
- Disconnect: Transaxle Connector C1535.
- Visually inspect all wires and connectors for damage.
- Measure the voltage between transaxle vehicle harness connector, harness side, and ground as follows:
- SSPCA - Transaxle connector C1534-3
- SSPCB - Transaxle connector C1534-9
- SSPCC - Transaxle connector C1534-1
- SSD - Transaxle connector C1534-6
- SSE - Transaxle connector C1534-8
- SSF - Transaxle connector C1535-1
- Is voltage present?
Yes : GO to A7.
No : GO to A6.
- A6 CHECK FOR SHORTS TO GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between transaxle vehicle harness connector, harness side, and ground as follows:
- SSPCA - Transaxle connector C1534-3
- SSPCB - Transaxle connector C1534-9
- SSPCC - Transaxle connector C1534-1
- SSD - Transaxle connector C1534-6
- SSE - Transaxle connector C1534-8
- SSF - Transaxle connector C1535-1
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes : GO to A8.
No : REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
- A7 CHECK FOR SHORT TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: TCM Connector C2352a.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between transaxle vehicle harness connector, harness side, and ground as follows:
- SSPCA - Transaxle connector C1534-3
- SSPCB - Transaxle connector C1534-9
- SSPCC - Transaxle connector C1534-1
- SSD - Transaxle connector C1534-6
- SSE - Transaxle connector C1534-8
- SSF - Transaxle connector C1535-1
- Is voltage present?
Yes : REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
- A8 CHECK FOR OPENS
- Disconnect: Transmission Control Module (TCM) C2352a.
- Measure the resistance between TCM connector pins, harness side, and transaxle vehicle harness connector pins, harness side, for the suspected solenoid as follows:
- SSPCA - TCM C2352a-8 - transaxle connector C1534-3
- SSPCB - TCM C2352a-16 - transaxle connector C1534-9
- SSPCC - TCM C2352a-7 - transaxle connector C1534-1
- SSD - TCM C2352a-14 - transaxle connector C1534-6
- SSE - TCM C2352a-13 - transaxle connector C1534-8
- SSF - TCM C2352a-12 - transaxle connector C1535-1
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to A9.
No : REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
- A9 ELECTRICAL SIGNAL CHECK
- Connect: TCM Connector C2352a.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between transaxle vehicle harness connector, harness side, and ground for the suspected solenoid as follows:
- SSPCA - Transaxle connector C1534-3
- SSPCB - Transaxle connector C1534-9
- SSPCC - Transaxle connector C1534-1
- SSD - Transaxle connector C1534-6
- SSE - Transaxle connector C1534-8
- SSF - Transaxle connector C1535-1
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Trans - Bench Mode.
- Select Parameter SSPCA, SSPCB, SSPCC, SSD, SSE or SSF.
- Select "ON".
- Press "SEND".
- Measure the voltage while cycling the solenoid ON and OFF.
- Select "OFF", press "SEND".
- Does the voltage change?
Yes : GO to A10.
No : INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
- A10 CHECK SOLENOID RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance between solenoid pin and solenoid body component side for suspected solenoid as follows:
- SSPCA - Transaxle connector C1534-3 and Body - 1.0-4.2 ohms
- SSPCB - Transaxle connector C1534-9 and Body - 1.0-4.2 ohms
- SSPCC - Transaxle connector C1534-1 and Body - 1.0-4.2 ohms
- SSD - Transaxle connector C1534-6 and Body - 10.9-26.2 ohms
- SSE - Transaxle connector C1534-8 and Body - 10.9-26.2 ohms
- SSF - Transaxle connector C1535-1 and Body - 10.9-26.2 ohms
- Are the resistances within specification?
Yes : If SSPCA, SSPCB or SSPCC is suspected, GO to A11.
If SSD, SSE or SSF is suspected, GO to A12.
No : INSTALL a new SSPCA, SSPCB, SSPCC, SSD, SSE or SSF. TEST the system for normal operation.
- Measure the resistance between solenoid pin and solenoid body component side for suspected solenoid as follows:
- A11 CHECK SSPCA, SSPCB, SSPCC FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between suspected solenoid pin 1, component side and solenoid body.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : INSTALL a new SSPCA, SSPCB or SSPCC. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : GO to A12.
- A12 CHECK THE TRANSAXLE INTERNAL HARNESS FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between transaxle internal harness connector pins and suspected solenoid connectors as follows:
- SSD - Between transaxle internal harness connector C1534-6 and transaxle internal harness solenoid connector pin 6
- SSE - Between transaxle internal harness connector C1534-8 and transaxle internal harness solenoid connector pin 8
- SSF - Between transaxle internal harness connector C1535-1 and transaxle 5th gear valve body internal harness solenoid connector pin 1.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to A13.
No : INSTALL a new transaxle internal harness. TEST the system for normal operation.
- A13 CHECK THE TRANSAXLE INTERNAL HARNESS FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between transaxle internal harness connector pins and suspected solenoid connectors as follows:
- SSPCA - Between transaxle internal harness connector pin 3 and transaxle harness solenoid connector pin 3
- SSPCB - Between transaxle internal harness connector pin 9 and transaxle internal harness solenoid connector pin 9
- SSPCC - Between transaxle internal harness connector pin 1 and transaxle internal harness solenoid connector pin 1
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to A14.
No : INSTALL a new transaxle internal harness. TEST the system for normal operation.
- Measure the resistance between transaxle internal harness connector pins and suspected solenoid connectors as follows:
- A14 CHECK THE TRANSAXLE INTERNAL HARNESS GROUND CIRCUIT
- Measure the resistance between transaxle internal harness connector pins and ground eye hook as follows:
- SSPCA - Between transaxle internal harness solenoid connector pin 11 and ground eye hook
- SSPCB - Between transaxle internal harness solenoid connector pin 12 and ground eye hook
- SSPCC - Between transaxle internal harness solenoid connector pin 10 and ground eye hook
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes : INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : INSTALL a new transaxle internal harness. TEST the system for normal operation.
- Measure the resistance between transaxle internal harness connector pins and ground eye hook as follows: