Diagnostic procedure

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EXCESSIVE SHIFT SHOCK FROM N TO D OR N TO R POSITION/RANGE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	Perform the idle speed inspection. (See ENGINE TUNE-UP .) Is the idle speed normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Perform the engine symptom troubleshooting No.9 "FAST IDLE/RUNS ON". (See NO.9 FAST IDLE/RUNS ON .)
2	Inspect the following installation conditions (poor tightening torque, looseness): Engine mount Transmission mount PPF Differential mount Exhaust mount Suspension Are they normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
2		No	Retighten and install any malfunctioning parts correctly.
3	Disconnect the TCM connector. Is the resistance between ground terminal 2M or 2Q at the TCM connector and body ground 5.0 ohms or less ?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Repair open ground circuit.
4	Is the resistance between terminal 2U at the TCM connector and terminal J at the solenoid valve wiring harness-side connector 5.0 ohms or less ?	Yes	Go to the next step.
4		No	Repair open circuit.
5	Inspect the following values: (See PCM INSPECTION .) (See TCM INSPECTION .) PCM PIDs (using WDS or equivalent): APP1 APP2 TP_REL VSS RPM ECT TCM terminal voltage: 2G (turbine sensor) 2K (VSS) 1D (TR switch, P position) 2B (TR switch, N position) 2C (TR switch, R position) 2E (TR switch, D position) Are the values normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
5		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts.
6	Disconnect the solenoid valve connector. Measure the resistance between the following solenoid valve connector terminals. (See SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION .) Terminals E-J (shift solenoid A) Terminals F-J (shift solenoid B) Terminals H-J (shift solenoid C) Terminals I-J (shift solenoid F) Terminals G-J (TCC solenoid) Are the resistances normal?	Yes	Overhaul the control valve body and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RC4A-EL - OVERHAUL .) If the problem remains, overhaul the transmission and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RC4A-EL - OVERHAUL .)
6		No	Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
7	Verify the test results. If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis. If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed. If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)