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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. STEP 1. Scan tool (M.U.T.-III) data list 

    Item 51: Ds position switch (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE  .)

    OK: Turns ON when the selector lever is at "Ds" or "L". 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Intermittent malfunction
    2. NO:  Go to Step 2.
  2. STEP 2. Ds position switch single unit check 

    Refer to SELECTOR LEVER ASSEMBLY CONTINUITY CHECK  .

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 3.
    2. NO:  Replace the selector lever assembly.
  3. STEP 3. Check for short to ground in INHS line between the TCM connector and the Ds position switch connector 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 4.
    2. NO:  Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.
  4. STEP 4. Check for open circuit in ground line between the Ds position switch connector and body ground. 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 5.
    2. NO:  Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.
  5. STEP 5. Symptom recheck after erasing diagnostic trouble code 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Intermittent malfunction
    2. NO:  Replace TCM.
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