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For 1990-2009 cars only

Begin the system diagnosis with Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Controls in Engine Controls. The Diagnostic System Check provides the following information:

    • The identification of the control modules which commands the system
    • The ability of the control modules to communicate through the serial data circuit
    • The identification and status of stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)

The use of the Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Controls in Engine Controls identifies the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and the procedure location.

Symptoms

When it has been determined through Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Controls in Engine Controls that no DTCs are present, identify the concern by referring to the Symptoms - Automatic Transmission . The Symptoms - Automatic Transmission table provides common diagnostic categories which relate directly to diagnostic information or procedures.