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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: AG5 - Pinpoint Tests - Non OSC Equipped Vehicle Galaxy 2000.75 (04/2000-02/2006)
Diagnosis and Testing

Pinpoint Tests

PINPOINT TEST A : TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR – UNDEFINED SWITCH STATE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR
1
Disconnect TR Sensor electrical connector C156.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the TR sensor electrical connector C156 pin 3, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
A2: CHECK THE TR SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR CONTINUITY
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the TR sensor electrical connector C156 pin 6, (BN), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
A3: CHECK THE TR SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR CONTINUITY
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 18, (GN/BK), harness side and the TR sensor electrical connector C156 pin 5, (GN/BK), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 19, (YE/BU), harness side and the TR sensor C156 pin 7, (YE/BU), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 40, (RD/YE), harness side and the TR sensor electrical connector C156 pin 2, (RD/YE), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 41, (VT/BK), harness side and the TR sensor electrical connector C156 pin 4, (VT/BK), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (GN/BK), or (YE/BU), or (RD/YE) or (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
A4: CHECK THE TR SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 18, (GN/BK), harness side and ground; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 19, (YE/BU), harness side and ground; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 40, (RD/YE), harness side and ground; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 41, (VT/BK), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (GN/BK), (YE/BU), (RD/YE) or (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
A5: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE TR SENSOR
1
Ignition switch in position II.

2
Measure the voltage between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 18, (GN/BK), harness side and ground; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 19, (YE/BU), harness side and ground; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 40, (RD/YE), harness side and ground; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 41, (VT/BK), harness side and ground

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (GN/BK), or (YE/BU), or (RD/YE) or (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
A6: CHECK THE TR SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 18, (GN/BK), harness side and pin19, (YE/BU), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 18, (GN/BK), harness side and pin 40, (RD/YE), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 18, (GN/BK), harness side and pin 41, (VT/BK), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 19, (YE/BU), harness side and pin 40, (RD/YE), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 19, (YE/BU), harness side and pin 41, (VT/BK), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 40, (RD/YE), harness side and pin 41, (VT/BK), harness side.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TR sensor.
REFER to: Transmission Range (TR) Sensor (307-01B Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: AG5, In-vehicle Repair).
No
REPAIR circuit (GN/BK), or (YE/BU), or (RD/YE). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST B : TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE TFT SENSOR
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 7 (RD), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
No
B2: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO POWER
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect TCM electrical connector C55.
3
Ignition switch in position II.

4
Measure the voltage between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 7, (RD), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 8, (RD/BN), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (RD) or (RD/BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
B3: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect TCM electrical connector C55.

3
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 7, (RD), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 8, (RD/BN), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (RD) or (RD/BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
B4: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 34, (RD/BN), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 8, (RD/BN), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new transaxle. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (RD/BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
B5: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 33, (RD), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 7, (RD), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM.
No
REPAIR circuit (RD). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST C : TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
C1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE TSS SENSOR
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector C55 pin 9, (GY/WH), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 10, (GY/RD), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 550 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
C2: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 1, (GY/RD), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 2, (GY/WH), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (GY/RD) or (GY/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
C3: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 9, (GY/WH), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 2, (GY/WH), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 10, (GY/WH), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 1, (GY/RD), harness side.

Are the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new transaxle. Test the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (GY/WH) or (GY/RD/). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST D : VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
D1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE VSS SENSOR
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector C55 pin 35, (OG/VT), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 36, (OG/BN), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 550 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
D2: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 5, (OG/BN), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 6, (OG/VT), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (OG/BN) or (OG/VT). TEST the system for normal operation.
D3: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector C55, pin 35 (OG/VT), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 6, (OG/VT), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 36, (OG/BN), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 5, (OG/BN), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new transaxle. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (OG/VT) or (OG/BN). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST E : LOCK UP SOLENOID

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
E1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE LOCK UP SOLENOID
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector C55 pin 25, (GY/WH), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 12 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
E2: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARNESS FOR SHORT TO POWER
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 17, (GY/WH), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (GY/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
E3: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 17, (GY/WH), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (GY/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
E4: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 25, (GY/WH), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 17, (GY/WH), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new lock up solenoid. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (GY/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST F : LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
F1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector C55 pin 64, (YE), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 66, (BK), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 3 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
F2: CHECK THE TRNSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARNESS FOR SHORT TO POWER
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 15, (YE), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (YE) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
F3: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 15, (YE), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (YE) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
F4: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 66, (YE), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 15, (YE), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new line pressure solenoid. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (YE) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST G : SHIFT SOLENOID A

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
G1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE SHIFT SOLENOID EV6
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector C55 pin 48, (GY), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 16 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
G2: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR SHORT TO POWER
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 9, (GY), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (GY) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
G3: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 9, (GY), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (GY) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
G4: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 48, (GY), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 9, (GY), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new shift solenoid EV6. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (GY) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST H : SHIFT SOLENOID B

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
H1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE SHIFT SOLENOID EV5
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 49, (GN/WH), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 16 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
H2: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR SHORT TO POWER
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 10, (GN/WH), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (GN/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
H3: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 10, (GN/WH), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (GN/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
H4: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 49, (GN/WH), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 10, (GN/WH), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new shift solenoid EV5. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (GN/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST I : SHIFT SOLENOID C

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
I1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE SHIFT SOLENOID EV8
1
Disconnect Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 50, (BU/WH), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 16 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
I2: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR SHORT TO POWER
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 11, (BU/WH), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (BU/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
I3: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 11, (BU/WH), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (BU/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
I4: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 50, (BU/WH), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 11, (BU/WH), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new shift solenoid EV8. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (BU/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST J : 2-4 BRAKE TIMING SOLENOID

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
J1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE 2-4 BRAKE TIMING SOLENOID
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 51, (RD), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 16 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
J2: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR SHORT TO POWER
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 13, (RD), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (RD) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
J3: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 13, (RD), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (RD) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
J4: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 51, (RD), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 13, (RD), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new 2-4 brake timing solenoid. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (RD) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST K : REDUCTION TIMING SOLENOID

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
K1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE REDUCTION TIMING SOLENOID
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 46, (BU), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 16 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
K2: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR SHORT TO POWER
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector pin C108 14 (BU), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (BU) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
K3: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector pin C108 14, (BU), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (BU) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
K4: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 46, (BU), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 14, (BU), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new reduction timing solenoid. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (BU) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST L : 2-4 BRAKE DUTY SOLENOID

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
L1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE 2-4 BRAKE DUTY SOLENOID
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 65, (GN), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 3 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
L2: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR SHORT TO POWER
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 16, (GN), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (GN) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
L3: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 16, (GN), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (GN) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
L4: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 65, (GN), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 16, (GN), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and the transaxle connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new 2-4 brake duty solenoid. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (GN) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST M : LOW CLUTCH TIMING SOLENOID

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
M1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE LOW CLUTCH TIMING SOLENOID
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 26, (BK/WH), harness side and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 16 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
M2: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR SHORT TO POWER
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.
2
Ignition switch in position II.

3
Measure the voltage between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 12, (BK/WH), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit (BK/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
M3: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 12, (BK/WH), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (BK/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
M4: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 26, (BK/WH), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 12, (BK/WH), harness side; and
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new low clutch timing solenoid. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (BK/WH) or (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST N : INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
N1: CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR
1
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

2
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 28, (OG/GN), harness side, and the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 29, (OG/BN), harness side.

Is the resistance approximately 550 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
N2: CHECK THE TCM HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Disconnect Transaxle electrical C108.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 3, (OG/GN), harness side and ground; and
  • transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 4, (OG/BN), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (OG/GN) or (OG/BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
N3: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TCM HARNESS

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 28, (OG/GN), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 3, (OG/GN), harness side.
  • TCM electrical connector C55 pin 29, (OG/BN), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 4, (OG/BN), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new intermediate shaft speed sensor. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (OG/GN) or (OG/BN). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST O : COMMON GROUND LEAD OF MODULATED SOLENOIDS

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
O1: CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARNESS
1
Disconnect TCM electrical C55.
2
Disconnect Transaxle electrical connector C108.

3
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 64, (BK), harness side and the transaxle electrical connector C108 pin 18, (BK), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST P : TIPTRONIC ERROR-UP SHIFT

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
P1: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR
1
Disconnect Transmission Shift Selector electrical connector C160.
2
Disconnect TCM electrical connector C55.

3
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 61, (WH/RD), harness side and the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 2, (WH/RD), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (WH/RD). TEST the system for normal operation.
P2: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR HARNESS GROUND CIRCUIT

1
Measure the resistance between the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 4, (BN), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
P3: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR SWITCH
1
With the aid of another technician, select and hold the gearshift selector in the positive position.

2
Measure the resistance between the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 2, component side and the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 4, component side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new transmission shift selector switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST Q : TIPTRONIC ERROR-DOWN SHFT

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
Q1: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE TCM AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR
1
Disconnect Transmission Shift Selector electrical connector C160.
2
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

3
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 62, (WH/BN), harness side and the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 3, (up to 05/2001 BN/RD or RD/BN from 05/2001), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (WH/BN) or (BN/RD) or (RD/BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
Q2: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR HARNESS GROUND CIRCUIT

1
Measure the resistance between the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 4, (BN), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
Q3: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR SWITCH
1
With the aid of another technician, select and hold the gearshift selector in the negative position.

2
Measure the resistance between the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 3, component side and the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 4, component side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new transmission shift selector switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST R : TIPTRONIC ERROR SEQUENTIAL SHIFT SELECTED

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
R1: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Transmission Shift Selector electrical connector C160.
3
Disconnect Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector C55.

4
Measure the resistance between the TCM electrical connector C55 pin 60, (WH/BN), harness side and the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 1, (WH/BN), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (WH/BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
R2: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR HARNESS GROUND CIRCUIT

1
Measure the resistance between the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 4, (BN), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit (BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
R3: CHECK THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR SWITCH

1
Measure the resistance between the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 1, component side and the transmission shift selector electrical connector C160 pin 4, component side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new TCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new transmission shift selector switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

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