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Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission V6

Description

This section procedure is organised in a logical structure that begins with the Diagnostic System Check. The Diagnostic System Check directs you in a logical direction to the appropriate Section or diagnostic procedure.

Test Description

The following numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:

1 If you are unsure whether the problem is isolated to the TCM or the issue is affecting a number of vehicle functions, proceed to Section 0D Vehicle Diagnostics.

2 Within Diagnostic Starting Point - Automatic Transmission there a number of requirements that must be met before you can start diagnosis.

3 Check if there is a data communication between Tech 2 and the TCM.

4 Checks if the TCM has set any DTCs. If no DTCs have set, the Functional Test must be performed, which diagnoses the hydro-mechanical functions of the transmission.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Is the fault specifically isolated to this system / module?

Go to Step 2

Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Automatic Transmission

2

Have you read the Basic Diagnostic Requirements, Diagnostic Precautions and Preliminary Checks?

Go to Step 3

Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Automatic Transmission

3

  1. Connect Tech 2 to the DLC.
  2. On Tech 2 select:
  3. Transmission / Automatic Transmission

    and follow the instruction on Tech 2.

Does Tech 2 display the TCM specifications?

Go to Step 4

Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Computer/Integrating Systems

4

On Tech 2 select:

Diagnostic Trouble Codes / Read DTC Information

Does Tech 2 display any DTCs?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Perform the Functional Test, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission