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Wave profile Inspection: Notes

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  1. Remove the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC connector.
  3. Connect oscilloscope test leads to the following TCM connector terminals.
    • (+) lead: TCM terminal 2P
    • (-) lead: TCM terminal 1O
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Monitor VSS PID.
  6. Inspect wave profile.
    • TCM terminal: 2P (+)-1O (-)
    • Oscilloscope setting: 1 V/DIV (Y), 2.5 ms/DIV (X), DC range
    • Vehicle condition: drive the vehicle with 32 km/h (20 mph)
      • If wave profile or voltage are out of specifications, carry out the "Open Circuit Inspection" or "Short Circuit Inspection"
Fig 1: Inspecting TCM Terminal Using Oscilloscope
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