Checking shift solenoids

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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• Ignition on
• Gear selector in position P.
• Activate shift solenoids S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 individually.

  The status should switch between OFF and ON.

  If the status does not change, it indicates that there is an internal fault in the transmission control module (TCM).

  Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Does solenoid status switch? 

• YES 

  FAULT NOT FOUND:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to Transmission control module (TCM) replacement and programming