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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Install J 39775 Jumper Harness on the transmission 20-way connector, if needed.
  2. Using J 39200 DVOM and J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit, measure the resistance from terminal U and the transmission case.

Is the resistance less than the value shown?

50ohms

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Disconnect the internal transmission harness from the TFP Val. Position Sw.
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal D and the TFP Val. Position Sw. housing.

Is the resistance less than the value shown?

50ohms

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 17

3

Measure the resistance from terminal N and the transmission case.

Is the resistance more than the value shown?

50Kohms

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the internal transmission harness from the TFP Val. Position Sw.
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal A and the TFP Val. Position Sw. housing.

Is the resistance more than the value shown?

50Kohms

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 17

5

Measure the resistance from terminal R and the transmission case.

Is the resistance more than the value shown?

50Kohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Disconnect the internal transmission harness from the TFP Val. Position Sw.
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal B and the TFP Val. Position Sw. housing.

Is the resistance more than the value shown?

50Kohms

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 17

7

Measure the resistance from terminal P and the transmission case.

Is the resistance more than the value shown?

50Kohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Disconnect the internal transmission harness from the TFP Val. Position Sw.
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal C and the TFP Val. Position Sw. housing.

Is the resistance more than the value shown?

50Kohms

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 17

9

  1. Start the engine and let the engine idle.
  2. Set the parking brake.
  3. Place the gear selector in Park (P).
  4. Measure the resistance from terminal U and the transmission case.

Is the resistance more than the value shown?

50Kohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 17

10

  1. Place the gear selector in Reverse (R).
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal P and the transmission case.

Is the resistance less than the value shown?

50ohms

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 17

11

  1. Place the gear selector in Drive (D4).
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal N and the transmission case.

Is the resistance less than the value shown?

50ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 17

12

Measure the resistance from terminal R and the transmission case.

Is the resistance less than the value shown?

50ohms

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 17

13

  1. Place the gear selector in Low (D1).
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal N and the transmission case.

Is the resistance less than the value shown?

50ohms

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 17

14

Measure the resistance from terminal P and the transmission case.

Is the resistance less than the value shown?

50ohms

No problem found; exit table

Go to Step 17

15

Inspect for high resistance:

    • Inspect the transmission wiring for poor electrical connections at the transmission 20-way connector and at the TFP Va. Position Sw. connector.
    • Look for possible bent, b acked out, deformed, or damaged terminals.
    • Check for weak terminal tension.

Was the condition found?

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Verify repair and Go to Step 1

Go to Step 16

16

Replace the internal wiring harness.

Is the replacement complete?

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Verify repair and Go to Step 1

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17

Replace the TFP Val. Position Sw.

Is the replacement complete?

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Verify repair and Go to Step 1

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