Diagnostic procedure

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DTC P0717 [AW6A-EL] DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY Verify related Service Bulletins and or/on-line repair information availability. Is any related repair information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information. If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT TERMINAL COUPLE COMPONENT FOR POOR CONNECTION Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Remove the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). Are terminals normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Replace the couple component, then go to Step 8.
4	INSPECT CONTINUITY OF INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT Inspect for continuity between the couple component terminals B12 and B13 (wiring harness-side). Is there continuity?	Yes	Go to go to Step 8.
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	INSPECT TERMINAL INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR FOR POOR CONNECTION Disconnect the input/turbine speed sensor connector. Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). Are terminals normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
5		No	Replace the couple component, then go to Step 8.
6	INSPECT TERMINAL COUPLE COMPONENT CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT Inspect for continuity between couple component terminals (wiring harness-side) and input/turbine speed sensor terminals (wiring wiring harness-side). Terminal B12 and terminal B Terminal B13 and terminal A Is there continuity?	Yes	Go to the next step.
6		No	Repair or replace the couple component, then go to Step 8.
7	INSPECT TERMINAL COUPLE COMPONENT CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO CIRCUIT Inspect for continuity between couple component terminals (wiring harness-side). Terminal B12 and all terminals except B12/B13 (wiring harness-side). Terminal B13 and all terminals except B12/B13 (wiring harness-side). Is there continuity?	Yes	Repair or replace the couple component, then go to the next step.
7		No	Replace the input/turbine speed sensor, then go to the next step. (See INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0717 COMPLETED Make sure to reconnect all the disconnected connectors. Clear the DTC from the memory using the WDS or equivalent. Drive the vehicle in D range and make sure that gears shift smoothly from 1GR to 6GR. Is same DTC present?	Yes	Replace the TCM, then go to the next step. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8		No	Go to the next step.
9	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform the "After Repair Procedure". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .) Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
9		No	Troubleshooting completed.