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Diagnostic Procedure

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 INSPECT ENGINE MOUNT FOR MALFUNCTION 
  • Inspect the engine mounts for loose tightening bolts or worn parts.
  • Are all engine mounts normal?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Readjust, retighten or replace the engine mounts.
2 INSPECT FOR TRANSAXLE SLIPPAGE MALFUNCTION  Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
3 INSPECT ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SIGNAL FOR MALFUNCTION  Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
4 INSPECT TCM FOR POOR GND 
  • Disconnect the TCM connector.
  • Is the resistance between the GND terminal at the TCM connector and the body GND less than 5.0 ohms  ?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible open circuit.
Reconnect the TCM connector.
5 VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS LINE PRESSURE CONTROL SIGNAL OR TRANSAXLE (INCLUDING CONTROL VALVE BODY)  Yes Overhaul the control valve body and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts.
(See Automatic Transaxle Workshop Manual FS5A-EL.)
If any problem remains, overhaul the transaxle and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts.
(See Automatic Transaxle Workshop Manual FS5A-EL.)
No Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
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  • 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 is completed.
      • If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the TCM.

        (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)