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"Check Trans" Check








1. CASE: It is "ON" during 2 to 3 seconds at Ignition (or when the Engine is cranked) but it is "OFF" afterwards. The indicator is working normally. Displaying and Reading Trouble Codes
2. CASE: It is flashing and the flash is 0.2 seconds "ON" and 0.2 seconds "OFF"; when Ignition is on (Engine cranked or not). This means that there is a malfunction. Displaying and Reading Trouble Codes
3. CASE: It is staying "ON" always when ignition is "ON".




a. This means that connection between the Lamp and the PCM is shorted to ground.
b. Verify if instrument panel terminal 11 of connector 1-16 is shorted to ground.
c. Verify if the PCM connector J1 (RED) terminal A14 is shorted to ground.
d. Verify that the instrument panel terminal 14 of connector 1-16 is connected to Battery.
e. IF problem solved: Go to "CHECK TRANS" Indicator. Check Trans Indicator

NO: Replace Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

4. CASE: It is staying "OFF" with the ignition "ON" (engine "OFF").
a. This means that connection between the Lamp and the PCM is shorted to battery or opened.
b. Verify if instrument panel terminal 11 of connector 1-16 is shorted to battery or open.
c. Verify if the PCM connector J1 (RED) terminal A14 is shorted to battery or open.
d. Verify that the instrument panel terminal 14 of connector 1-16 is connected to Battery. If not check the Fuses and the connections (terminal 11 of connector H27) voltage.
e. IF problem solved: Go to "CHECK TRANS" Indicator. Check Trans Indicator

NO: Replace Powertrain Control Module (PCM).