"Check Trans" Check

"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.





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. Go to to "How to Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes". 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 [1][2]PCM is shorted to ground.
b. Verify if instrument panel terminal 11 of connector 1-16 is shorted to ground.
c. Verify if the [1][2]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. Does Check Trans indicator work properly now?
YES: Problem solved
NO: Replace Powertrain Control Module.

4. CASE: It is staying "OFF" with the ignition "ON" (engine "OFF").
a. This means that connection between the Lamp and the [1][2]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 [1][2]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. Does Check Trans indicator work properly now?
YES: Problem solved
NO: Replace Powertrain Control Module.