Diagnostic procedure

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DTC P0708 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED Has 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 CLOCK SPRING CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Disconnect the clock spring connector. Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). Are the connector and terminals normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Repair or replace the connector and/or terminal, then go to Step 10.
4	INSPECT CLOCK SPRING GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT Inspect for continuity between the clock spring (wiring harness-side) terminal 5C and body ground. Is there continuity?	Yes	Go to the next step.
4		No	Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 10.
5	INSPECT STEERING SHIFT SWITCH Inspect the steering shift switch. (See STEERING SHIFT SWITCH INSPECTION .) Is the steering shift switch normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
5		No	Replace the steering shift switch, then go to Step 10. (See AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6	INSPECT CLOCK SPRING Inspect the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION .) Is the clock spring normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
6		No	Replace the clock spring, then go to Step 10. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7	INSPECT TCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION Disconnect the TCM connector. Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). Are the connector and terminals normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
7		No	Repair or replace the connector and/or terminal, then go to Step 10.
8	INSPECT SHIFT CONTROL SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT Inspect for continuity between the clock spring (wiring harness-side) terminal 5F and TCM (wiring harness-side) terminal 1W. Is there continuity?	Yes	Go to the next step.
8		No	Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 10.
9	INSPECT SHIFT CONTROL SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND Inspect for continuity between the clock spring (wiring harness-side) terminal 5F and body ground. Is there continuity?	Yes	Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 10.
9		No	Go to the next step.
10	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0708 COMPLETED Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. Clear the DTC from the TCM memory using the WDS or equivalent. Drive the vehicle in M range, and change gears by operating the steering shift switch. Is the same DTC present?	Yes	Replace the TCM, then go to the next step. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10		No	Go to the next step.
11	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 .)
11		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.