Passport LX 2WD V6-3.2L SOHC (6VD1) (1997)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp - A/T: Testing and Inspection
"Check Trans" Check
1. CASE: It is "ON" during 2 to 3 seconds at Ignition (or when the Engine is cranked) but it is "OFF" afterwards. The indicator is working normally.
Go to to Diagnostic Check. Refer to On-Board Diagnostics/Diagnostic Check. See: Testing and Inspection
2. CASE: It is flashing and the flash is 0.2 seconds "ON" and 0.2 seconds "OFF"; when Ignition is on (Engine cranked or not). This means that there
is a malfunction. Go to to Diagnostic Check. Refer to On-Board Diagnostics/Diagnostic Check. See: Testing and Inspection
3. CASE: It is staying "ON" always when ignition is "ON".
a. This means that connection between the Lamp and the PCM is shorted to ground.
b. Verify if instrument panel terminal 11 of connector 1-16 is shorted to ground.
c. Verify if the PCM connector J1 (RED) terminal A14 is shorted to ground.
d. Verify that the instrument panel terminal 14 of connector 1-16 is connected to Battery.
e. IF problem solved: Go to "CHECK TRANS" Indicator.
NO: Replace Powertrain Control Module (PCM).