Accent L Hatch Back L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (2000)
Control Module: Customer Interest
A/T - Harsh Shift/Fail-Safe Mode/Multiple DTC's Set
Group: TRANSAXLE
Number: 03-40-001
Date: FEBRUARY, 2003
Model: 2000-2002 ACCENT ATM
Subject
ATM DIODE CORROSION IN THE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS
DESCRIPTION:
Some 2000-2002 MY Accent vehicles may experience ATM diode pin corrosion in the control wiring harness located behind the dash panel. Water from
the cowl top panel may enter through an improperly sealed control wiring harness grommet in the dash panel.
A corroded ATM diode may result in the following symptoms:
^
Diagnostic Trouble Code P0707 (Transaxle range switch - Open circuit)
^
Diagnostic Trouble Code P0708 (Transaxle range switch - Short circuit)
^
Diagnostic Trouble Code P1529 (M/L-on request signal to ECM)
^
Diagnostic Trouble Code P1586 (Encoding signal circuit not rational)
^
Harsh shift and transaxle held in 3rd gear fail-safe
If a vehicle with these symptoms is being serviced, follow the ATM diode replacement procedure provided in this TSB. Do not replace the automatic
transaxle or control wiring harness.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
^
Model: 2000-2002 ACCENT vehicles with automatic transaxles
^
Affected vehicle production date range: Produced through April 30, 2002
^
Affected vehicle identification number (VIN) range:
-
3 Door: Produced through KMHCG35CO2U22O100
-
4 Door: Produced through KMHCG45C02U375204
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Verify that the vehicle is affected by identifying the vehicle production date and VIN.
1.
Open and secure hood.
