Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read all DTCs and record on the repair order.
- Record the Event Data and Environmental Data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read TCM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK FOR CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) DTCS
- Refer to the recorded TCM DTCs.
Are any Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) CAN signal related DTCs set?
Yes
- Repair ABS CAN signal related DTCs. Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - 948TE 9HP48 .
No
- Go To 3
- Refer to the recorded TCM DTCs.
- CHECK ABS MODULE FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR RELATED DTCS
- With the scan tool, read ABS Module DTCs and record on the repair order.
Are any Wheel Speed Sensor Related DTCs set?
Yes
- Repair ABS Module DTCs. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX, ABS .
No
- Go To 4
- With the scan tool, read ABS Module DTCs and record on the repair order.
- CHECK OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
- Disconnect the Transmission Assembly harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (T14) Output Speed Signal circuit between the TCM harness connector and the Transmission Assembly harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (T69) 9-Volt Supply circuit between the TCM harness connector and the Transmission Assembly harness connector.
Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms for both circuits?
Yes
- Replace the Output Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSORS, SPEED .
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - 948TE 9HP48 .
- If the system does not pass the Verification Test, replace the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in accordance with the Service information. (Refer to REMOVAL, TCM ).
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - 948TE 9HP48 .
No
- Repair the Output Speed sensor circuit(s) for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - 948TE 9HP48 .