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Component Testing

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Static Test

  1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  2. Remove the component: Control Valve Body Cover
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector: M123 Transmission Park Valve Lock Solenoid Actuator
  4. Test for 15 to 25 ohms between the test points: Control terminal 1 & Control terminal 2
    • If not between 15 and 25 ohms 

      Replace the component: M123 Transmission Park Valve Lock Solenoid Actuator

    • Go to next step: If between 15 and 25 ohms 
  5. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Each terminal of the component & The component's housing
    • If less than infinite resistance 

      Replace the component: M123 Transmission Park Valve Lock Solenoid Actuator

    • Go to next step: If infinite resistance 
  6. All OK.