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2016 – MX-5 – Transmission\/Transaxle<\/h2>\n

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DTC P0970:00 [TCM (SJ6A-EL)]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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DTC P0970:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shift solenoid F signal: Open\/short circuit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DETECTION CONDITION<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Vehicle condition: TCM normal during engine rotation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Status: Detects open circuit or short to ground in shift solenoid F signal system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Period: Confirmed 5 times in 0.1 s or more<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Inhibits learning control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inhibits the manual shift control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inhibits direct mode.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inhibits AAS mode.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inhibits the TCC control and slip control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inhibits 5GR and 6GR.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inhibits the neutral control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inhibits the slope control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sets to emergency mode.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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POSSIBLE CAUSE<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    TCM connector or terminal malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Coupler component connector or terminal malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Shift solenoid F connector or terminal malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Short to ground in wiring harness between shift solenoid F terminal B and TCM terminal 2Z<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Short to ground in wiring harness between shift solenoid F terminal A and TCM terminal 2O<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Open circuit between shift solenoid F terminal B and TCM terminal 2Z<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Open circuit between shift solenoid F terminal A and TCM terminal 2O<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Shift solenoid F malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    TCM malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n Diagnostic procedure<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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STEP<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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INSPECTION<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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ACTION<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n RECORD VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTC WAS DETECTED TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION<\/b><\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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    Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture of the PC function.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Record the freeze frame data\/snap shot data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Verify related Service Bulletins and\/or on-line repair information availability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Is any related repair information available?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.<\/p>\n

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    If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT TCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Switch the ignition off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Disconnect the TCM connector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inspect for poor connection at TCM terminals 2Z and 2O (such as damaged\/pulled-out pins, corrosion).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Are terminals normal?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Repair or replace the connector and\/or terminal, then go to Step 13.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT RESISTANCE OF SHIFT SOLENOID F CIRCUIT<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to go to Step 7.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID F CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Disconnect the coupler component connector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inspect for continuity between TCM terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Terminal 2Z and body ground<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Terminal 2O and body ground<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Is there continuity?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals:<\/p>\n

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    Shift solenoid F terminal B\u2014TCM terminal 2Z<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Shift solenoid F terminal A\u2014TCM terminal 2O<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \n If there is a common connector:<\/b><\/p>\n
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      Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \n If there is no common connector:<\/b><\/p>\n
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        Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Go to Step 13.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID F CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Inspect for continuity between coupler component terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Terminal F and body ground<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Terminal E and body ground<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Is there continuity?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to go to Step 13.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Repair or replace the coupler component, then go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT COUPLER COMPONENT CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Switch the ignition off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Disconnect the coupler component connector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inspect for poor connection at coupler component terminals H and G (such as damaged\/pulled-out pins, corrosion).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Are terminals normal?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Repair or replace the connector and\/or terminal, then go to Step 13.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT RESISTANCE OF SHIFT SOLENOID F CIRCUIT<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to Step 10.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID F CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Inspect for continuity between TCM terminals and coupler component terminals (wiring harness-side).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Terminal 2Z and terminal F<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Terminal 2O and terminal E<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Is there continuity?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to Step 13.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals:<\/p>\n

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    TCM terminal 2Z\u2014Coupler component terminal F<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    TCM terminal 2O\u2014Coupler component terminal E<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \n If there is a common connector:<\/b><\/p>\n
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      Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \n If there is no common connector:<\/b><\/p>\n
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        Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Go to Step 13.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID F CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Disconnect the shift solenoid F connector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inspect for poor connection at shift solenoid F terminals A and B (such as damaged\/pulled-out pins, corrosion).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Are terminals normal?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Repair or replace the connector and\/or terminal, then go to Step 13.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID F<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Replace the control valve body, then go to Step 13.<\/p>\n

(See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL [SJ6A-EL]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

(See CONTROL VALVE BODY INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID F CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Inspect for continuity between coupler component terminals and shift solenoid F terminals (wiring harness-side).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Terminal F and terminal B<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Terminal E and terminal A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Is there continuity?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Repair or replace the coupler component, then go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n VERIFY SAME DTC IS NOT PRESENT<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Replace the TCM, then go to the next step.<\/p>\n

(See TCM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the applicable DTC inspection.<\/p>\n

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC TABLE [TCM (SJ6A-EL)]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DTC troubleshooting completed.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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