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Electronic Transmission Control Troubleshooting

ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Try the following check before doing the System Check.
Check Fuses if all the Transmission Range Display bulbs do not operate.

- Go to System Check for a guide to normal operation.


SYSTEM CHECK

- Use the System Check Table as a guide to normal operation.
- Refer to System Diagnosis for a list of symptoms and diagnostic steps.

System Check Table:





- Refer to System Diagnosis when a result is not normal.


SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

- Do the tests listed for your symptom in the Symptom Table below.
- Tests follow the Symptom Table.

Symptom Table:





NOTE: The Transmission Control Unit is located behind the speaker cover in the left A pillar. This requires removing the speaker cover and the speaker connectors. Remove the Transmission Control Unit from A pillar. Then remove screw from the connector cover and slide off to facilitate measurements.

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L:




L (cont'd):




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NOTE: The highest voltage at full open position should be .22 volts less than the stabilized voltage. Adjust Throttle Position Sensor accordingly.