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Pinpoint Test C: Transmission Control Switch (TCS) Is Not Operating Correctly

  1. C1 CHECK I/P FUSE 26 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Check fuse: I/P Fuse 2.13 (5A).
    • Is the resistance 5 ohms or less? 
    • Yes  : REINSTALL the fuse. GO to  C3.
    • No  : INSTALL a new fuse. TEST the system for normal operation. If the fuse fails again, GO to C2.
  2. C2 CHECK THE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    • Measure the resistance between pin 41 and ground.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to C3.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. C3 CHECK THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH (TCS) CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    • Leave PCM disconnected
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between pin 41 and ground while cycling the TCS switch several times.
    • Does the voltage cycle? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new PCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : GO to C4.
  4. C4 CHECK THE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Central Junction Box (CJB).
    • Disconnect: Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
    • Measure the resistance between the CJB fuse 2.13 (5A) pin 10 and the power side of the TCS pin 2 vehicle harness connector.
    • Measure the resistance between the CJB fuse 2.13 (5A) pin 10 and the power side of the TCS pin 1 vehicle harness connector circuit.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms for both circuits? 
    • Yes  : GO to C5.
    • No  : REPAIR open circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. C5 CHECK THE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO POWER 
    • Measure the resistance between pin 41 and pin 1.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new transmission control switch. RECONNECT all components. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.