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Circuit/System Verification

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  1. Verify the transmission fluid level and condition is correct. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check .
    • If the transmission fluid level and condition is not correct 

      Repair as necessary.

    • If the transmission fluid level and condition is correct 
  2. Engine idling at operating temperature.
  3. Verify the scan tool Transmission Fluid Temperature parameter is between -40°C to +130°C (-40° to +266°F).
    • If not between -40°C to +130°C (-40° to +266°F) 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

    • If between -40°C to +130°C (-40° to +266°F) 
  4. Verify the Transmission Fluid Temperature parameter increases greater than 15°C (59°F) after operating the vehicle at 64 km/h (40 mph) for 10 min.
    • If the temperature does not increase greater than 2°C (35°F) 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

    • If the temperature does increase greater than 2°C (35°F) 
  5. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observe from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
  6. Verify the DTC does not set.
    • If the DTC sets 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

    • If the DTC does not set 
  7. All OK.