Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Start the engine and test drive the vehicle in accordance with the monitoring conditions.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active or pending?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK FOR DTCS PRESENT IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) NOTE:
If the scan tool is unable to communicate with the TCM, or if there are related communication DTCs present, perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
- Inspect the P/N signal circuit for a short to ground, or a short to voltage with the shifter in Drive or Reverse. Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedures in the Transmission category.
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Transmission Range Sensor, the TCM, and the PCM.
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
- Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .