Diagnostic procedure

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DTC P0984 [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 ATF CONDITION Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Inspect the ATF condition. Clear red: Normal Light red (pink): Water mixed in fluid Reddish brown: Deteriorated ATF Is it normal? (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) CONDITION INSPECTION .)	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	If the ATF color is light red or reddish brown, replace ATF, then go to Step 6. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
4	INSPECT ATF LEVEL Start the engine. Warm up the ATX. Is the ATF level within the specification? (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL INSPECTION .)	Yes	Go to the next step.
4		No	Add ATF to the specified level, then go to Step 6. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL INSPECTION .)
5	INSPECT LINE PRESSURE Start the engine. Measure the line pressure. Specification D, M range Idle: 350-410 kPa {3.6-4.1 kgf/cm ² , 51-59 psi} Stall: 1,375-1,465 kPa {14.1-14.9 kgf/cm ² , 200-212 psi} R position Idle: 380-670 kPa {6.0-6.8 kgf/cm ² , 85-97 psi} Stall: 1,870-2,090 kPa {19.1-21.3 kgf/cm ² , 272-303 psi} Are the line pressures within the specifications? (See LINE PRESSURE TEST .)	Yes	Go to the next step.
5		No	All ranges: Replace the oil pump or control valve body, then go to the next step. Any ranges: Replace the ATX, then go the next step. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0984 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 .)
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	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 .)
7		No	Troubleshooting completed.