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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE

    Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to "CONSULT FUNCTION (TRANSMISSION) ".

    Is a malfunction in the CAN communication indicated in the results? 

    YES: Check CAN communication line. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK MANUAL MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT

    With CONSULT 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT.
    3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of "MANU MODE SW", "NON M-MODE SW", "UP SW LEVER", "DOWN SW LEVER".
      Item name Condition Display Value
      MANU MODE SW Manual shift gate position (neutral) ON
      Other than the above OFF
      NON M-MODE SW Manual shift gate position OFF
      Other than the above ON
      UP SW LEVER selector lever: +side ON
      Other than the above OFF
      DOWN SW LEVER selector lever: -side ON
      Other than the above OFF

      Without CONSULT 

      Drive vehicle in the manual mode, and confirm that the actual gear position and the meter's indication of the position mutually coincide when the selector lever is shifted to the "+ (up)" or "- (down)" side (1GR <=> 5GR).

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO  4.

      NG: GO TO 3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM

    Check the following.

    • Manual mode switch. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".
    • Pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
    • Open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector for A/T shift selector (manual mode switch).
    • Combination meter. Refer to "METER SYSTEM: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ".

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 4.

      NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  4. CHECK DTC

    Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

    Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM

    Check A/T assembly harness connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace control valve with TCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.