Diagnostic procedure

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DTC P0707 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 SELECTOR LEVER CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Disconnect the selector lever 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 9.
4	INSPECT SELECTOR LEVER GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT Inspect for continuity between the selector lever (wiring harness-side) terminal A and body ground. Is there continuity?	Yes	Go to the next step.
4		No	Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 9.
5	INSPECT M RANGE SWITCH, UP SWITCH, AND DOWN SWITCH Inspect the M range switch, up switch, and down switch. (See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION .) Are the switches normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
5		No	Replace the selector lever, then go to Step 9. (See SELECTOR LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6	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.
6		No	Repair or replace the connector and/or terminal, then go to Step 9.
7	INSPECT SELECTOR LEVER SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT Inspect for continuity between the selector lever (wiring harness-side) and TCM (wiring harness-side). M range switch position: terminal B and terminal 1E Up switch position: terminal D and terminal 2I Down switch position: terminal F and terminal 2D Is there continuity?	Yes	Go to the next step.
7		No	Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 9.
8	INSPECT SELECTOR LEVER SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND Inspect for continuity between the selector lever (wiring harness-side) and body ground. M range switch position: terminal B and body ground Up switch position: terminal D and body ground Down switch position: terminal F and body ground Is there continuity?	Yes	Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 9.
8		No	Go to the next step.
9	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0707 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 shifting the selector lever (operating the up and down switches). Is the same DTC present?	Yes	Replace the TCM, then go to the next step. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9		No	No concern is detected. Go to the next step.
10	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 .)
10		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.