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Diagnostic Flow Chart

DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART

Diagnostic Flow Chart
  • Know and understand the customer concerns.
  • Check the fluid level and condition.
  • Verify the concern by operating the vehicle.
  • Check for non-factory-installed items and verify correct installation.
  • Check the shift linkage adjustments.
  • Check TSBs and OASIS messages for vehicle concerns.
  • Carry out quick test both KOER and KOEO.
  • Record all codes.
  1. 1) Did you record any Diagnostic Trouble Codes?
Yes
  • REPAIR all hard Diagnostic Trouble Codes. FOLLOW the pinpoint tests. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
No
  1. 2) Are any continuous test memory codes present?
Yes
  • CLEAR codes and CARRY OUT drive cycle test.
No
  • GO to Step  4.
  1. 3) Did the continuous test memory codes reappear?
Yes
  • REPAIR all continuous test memory codes. FOLLOW the pinpoint tests. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article then the transmission reference manual, then GO to Step  4.
  No
  • GO to Step  4.
  1. 4) Is the concern repaired?
Yes
  • CARRY OUT the final quick test to verify that no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present. CLEAR memory codes.
  No
  1. 5) Are there any electrical concerns?
Yes
  • INSTALL the diagnostic tool and CARRY OUT output state control test, then GO to Step  6.
  No
  • Refer to the hydraulic and mechanical routine to diagnose and repair the concern, then GO to Step  7.
  1. 6) Was the transmission concern corrected when the diagnostic tool was installed?
Yes
  • REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article , intermittent fault diagnosis article and use the diagnostic tool or WDS to diagnose cause of concern in the processor, vehicle harness or external inputs (sensors or switches).
  No
  • Refer to the hydraulic and mechanical routine to diagnose the concern, then GO to Step  7.
7) Is the concern repaired? Yes
  • CARRY OUT the final quick test to verify that no diagnostic trouble codes are present. CLEAR memory codes.
  No
  • No further testing is available. Repeat testing procedure as necesssary.