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Diagnostic Procedure

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DIAGNOSTIC TEST REFERENCE - VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH WITH NO DTC'S PRESENT

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
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NOTE: Engine viscous fan sticking can cause this complaint.
Check the engine viscous fan for proper operation per the Service Information.Does the engine fan operate correctly?Yes --> Go To 2No --> Repair the engine viscous fan per the Service Information.Perform TRANSMISSION NO TROUBLE CODE VERIFICATION TEST .
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2 If the transmission shifts too early when the transmission is cold, this is a normal condition.
Did the problem occur when the transmission temperature was cold?
Yes --> The software is designed to protect the transmission from high torque and/or high RPM shifts during cold operation.
Perform TRANSMISSION NO TROUBLE CODE VERIFICATION TEST .
No --> Go To 3
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3 With the DRBIII®, attempt to communicate with other Modules, check for signs of a bus problem such as bus related DTC's and/or communication problems.
Although it takes two occurrences of a missed TRD link message to set a DTC, one missed message will cause the transmission to short shift until the next start up. If the vehicle has any indications of a bus problem, the bus must be repaired first.
Are there any bus related DTCs or signs of a bus problem in any of the modules?
Yes --> Refer to the appropriate category for the bus problem.
Perform TRANSMISSION NO TROUBLE CODE VERIFICATION TEST .
No --> Test Complete.
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