Sidekick 4 Door 4WD L4-1.8L DOHC MFI 16V (1996)
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid: Technical Service Bulletins
TCC - Change in Diagnosis w/ECM Modification
TSB No. TS3-25 02236(R)
Section Title: Drivetrain
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
MODIFICATION OF ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
MODEL:
SIDEKICK 2-DOOR WITH GM 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
YEAR:
1995 AND LATER
CONDITION:
Change in diagnosis of TCC Relay Control System.
CAUSE:
Modification in the ECM
CORRECTION:
When diagnosing the TCC Relay Control System, use the testing procedures as listed in this bulletin.
REVISION:
Correction of vehicle speed designations for 8-valve and 16-valve engines.
This bulletin is to inform you of a modification in the ECM which is effective in 1995 model year vehicles matching or exceeding the VIN numbers
listed below. The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Relay Control System in 1995 and later 2-door Sidekick Automatic Transmissions has been modified
to operate through ECM control, replacing the Pressure Switch in the valve body. Because of this modification, the ECM and the diagnostic procedures
related to the TCC Relay Control System have been changed. If the vehicle matches or exceeds the starting VIN numbers listed below, please use the
diagnostic procedures as listed in this bulletin.
For a complete description of this modification, please see Technical Service Bulletin # TS 3-26.
STARTING VIN NUMBERS
Engine Type
VIN
8-valve engine
2S3TC01C_S6415411~
16-valve engine
253TC02C_S6400001~
16-valve engine
253TA02C_S6400001~
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) RELAY
CONTROL SYSTEM (3 A/T)
