Basic Inspection

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BASIC INSPECTION

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	Perform mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .) Is mechanical system normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
2	Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. When the selector lever is moved, does the selector illumination indicate synchronized position to the lever location? Also, when other ranges are selected from N or P during idling, does the vehicle move within 1-2 s ?	Yes	Go to the next step.
2		No	Inspect the selector lever and TR switch. Repair or replace malfunctioning parts. (See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION .) (See TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION .) If the selector lever and TR switch are normal, go to the next step.
3	Inspect ATF color and condition. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION .) Are ATF color and odor normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result. Flush AT and cooler line if necessary.
4	Perform the line pressure test. (See LINE PRESSURE TEST .) Is the line pressure normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
4		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
5	Perform the stall test. (See STALL SPEED TEST .) Is the stall speed normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
5		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
6	Inspect the voltage at the following TCM terminals. (See TCM INSPECTION .) Terminal 2J (TFT sensor) Terminals 1D, 2B, 2C, 2E (TR switch) Terminal 2G (turbine sensor) Terminal 2D (down switch) Terminal 2I (up switch) Terminal 1E (M range switch) Terminal 1W (steering shift switch) Is the voltage normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
6		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
7	Inspect the value at the following PCM PIDs using the WDS or equivalent. (See PCM INSPECTION .) B+ APP1 APP2 ECT RPM TP_REL VSS Are PID values normal?	Yes	Perform the symptom troubleshooting and follow the procedures.
7		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.