Short-Circuit To Ground
Short-circuit to ground
Checking, Lock-up solenoid SL
- Ignition on.
- Move gear selector to position P.
Activate solenoid SL. Read off the solenoid status. The status can alternate between OFF/ON.
Does the status alternate between OFF/ON?
Yes - Intermittent fault
No - Checking the signal wiring resistance to ground in the transmission
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Connecting the Test box
Connecting the breakout box
981 3190 Replaced by 9511428 981 3190 Replaced by 951 1428 981 3195 ADAPTOR 981 3195 Adaptor
Connecting the breakout box (Automatic transmission)
Is the breakout box connected to the control module?
Yes - CONNECTED
No - Connecting the breakout box
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Connecting the breakout box
Connecting the breakout box
981 3190 Replaced by 9511428 981 3190 Replaced by 951 1428 981 3195 ADAPTOR 981 3195 Adaptor
Connecting the breakout box
Caution! The control module power supply must be disconnected when connecting or disconnecting the breakout box, otherwise it may be damaged.
- Ignition off
- Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM).
- Connect adapter 981 3195 ADAPTOR 981 3195 Adaptor to transmission control module (TCM) connector and connect breakout box 981 3190 Replaced by 9511428 981 3190 Replaced by 951 1428 to adapter.
Note! Ensure that the adaptor is the right way round - with the breakout box cable harness outwards towards the fender.
Select "Continue"
Continue - DONE
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DONE - Checking ground terminals
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Checking ground terminals
- Ignition off.
- Control module disconnected.
- Turn of all equipment in the car that takes power from the battery (the interior lighting and radio etc).
Connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and:
#20 (#A20) on the breakout box
#29 (#A29) on the breakout box.
The ohmmeter should read approximately 0 ohms for all readings
OK - No Fault Found
Not OK - Checking for an open-circuit, contact resistance and oxidation
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Checking for an open-circuit, contact resistance and oxidation
Check ground terminals 31/32 and 31/33 and cables between ground terminals and control module #A20 and #A29 for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault , and contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Check ground lead between battery and bodywork for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault , and contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.
Continue - Verification
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Verification
Verification
Hint: After carrying out the repair check that the fault has been remedied.
Carry out the following:
- Ignition off
- Turn of all equipment in the car that takes power from the battery (the interior lighting and radio etc).
- Control module disconnected.
Connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and:
#20 (#A20) on the breakout box
#29 (#A29) on the breakout box.
The ohmmeter should read approximately 0 ohms for all readings
OK - VERIFIED
Not OK - VERIFICATION FAILED
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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND
VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
Information
Fault-tracing information
The fault should be diagnosed and remedied. Since this is not the case the fault-tracing process has failed.
Complete the fault-tracing for those fault or try again.
Do you want to terminate fault-tracing at this time?
Yes - Exit fault-tracing
No - Attempt New Test
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Attempt New Test - Checking ground terminals
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CONNECTED - Checking resistance in-circuit to solenoid SL
FAULT FOUND - dba2a
No Fault Found - Checking resistance in-circuit to solenoid SL
FAULT-TRACING FAILED - Checking resistance in-circuit to solenoid SL
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Checking resistance in-circuit to solenoid SL
- Ignition off
- Transmission control module (TCM) disconnected.
Connect an ohmmeter between #9 (A#9) and #29 (A#29) on the test box.
The ohmmeter should indicate 12-18 ohms.
OK - Checking the transmission control module (TCM)
Not OK - Checking the signal wiring resistance to ground in the transmission
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Checking the transmission control module (TCM)
- Ignition off
- Reconnect the connectors, reinstall components etc.
- Ignition on.
- Move gear selector to position P.
Activate solenoid SL. Read off the solenoid status. The status should alternate between OFF/ON.
Does the status alternate between OFF/ON?
Yes - Fault-tracing information
No - Replacing component
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Fault-tracing information
According to this fault-tracing procedure the fault is no longer present.
Continue - FAULT FOUND
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Replacing component
- Ignition off
Try a new transmission control module (TCM) according to Replacing transmission control module (TCM) Replacing Transmission Control Module (TCM).
Continue - Verification
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Checking the signal wiring resistance to ground in the transmission
- Ignition off
- Remove the air cleaner (ACL) housing to access the transmission connector
- Disconnect the transmission connector
Connect an ohmmeter between the transmission connector terminal 23 (transmission side) and the transmission housing.
The ohmmeter should read approximately 10-15 ohms.
OK - Checking for short-circuit
Not OK - Checking resistance in lock-up solenoid SL
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Checking for short-circuit
- Ignition off
- Connector disconnected.
Check the cable between the transmission connector terminal 23 and TCM #A9 for short-circuit in the circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.
Continue - Verification
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Checking resistance in lock-up solenoid SL
- Ignition off
- Open the control system, according to Inspecting / replacing solenoids Inspecting / Replacing Solenoids.
- Disconnect solenoid SL.
Use an ohmmeter to measure between the pin on solenoid SL and the transmission housing.
The ohmmeter should indicate 10-15 ohms.
OK - Checking for short-circuit
Not OK - Replacing component
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Checking for short-circuit
- Ignition off
- Control system open.
Check the cable between the solenoid SL and transmission connector terminal 23 for short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
If replacing cable harness, refer to Inspecting/cable harness to solenoids Inspecting/Cable Harness To Solenoids.
Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.
Continue - Verification
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Replacing component
- Ignition off
Try a new solenoid SL according to Inspecting / replacing solenoids Inspecting / Replacing Solenoids
Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.
Continue - Verification
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Verification
Verification
Hint: After repairs have been completed they must be verified as follows to ensure that the fault has been eliminated:
- Ignition off.
- Move gear selector to position P.
Activate solenoid SL. Read off solenoid status. The status should alternate between OFF/ON.
Does the status alternate?
Yes - VERIFIED
No - VERIFICATION FAILED
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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND
VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
Information
Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.
Do you want to exit fault-tracing?
Yes - Exit fault-tracing
No - Attempt New Test
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Attempt New Test - Checking, Lock-up solenoid SL
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Intermittent fault
Short-circuit to ground. Intermittent fault
Intermittent fault
Check the wiring between solenoid SL in the transmission and transmission control module (TCM) #A9 for intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.
Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.
Continue - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
Information
Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Do you want to view the information again?
Yes - Attempt New Test
No - FAULT FOUND
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Attempt New Test - Checking, Lock-up solenoid SL
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