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Object Number: 1421109 Size: LF
Master Electrical Component List
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Control Module References

Circuit Description

The TCM also communicates the park/neutral switch status to the BCM via serial data. The BCM uses this data to control the Electronic PRNDL display on the shifter. The BCM controls the LED's in the PRNDL display through 4 control circuits. The BCM has 8 DTCs for these 4 control circuits. These DTCs diagnose a shorted or an open for each circuit.

Diagnostic Aids

Refer to Transmission Range Switch Logic for valid combinations of switch signal circuits A, B, C and P.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. By disconnecting the TR switch, the voltage path for all TR switch circuits would be removed and the TCM should recognize all circuits as open. The scan tool should display HIGH for all range signals.

    2.

  2. This step tests the TR switch wiring for an open or short to ground from the TCM.

    3.

  3. This step tests the TR switch wiring and the TCM by providing a voltage path through a fused jumper wire. When jumpered, the scan tool range signal A should change to LOW.

    4.

  4. This step tests the TR switch wiring and the TCM by providing a voltage path through a fused jumper wire. When jumpered, the scan tool range signal B should change to LOW.

    5.

  5. This step tests the TR switch wiring and the TCM by providing a voltage path through a fused jumper wire. When jumpered, the scan tool range signal C should change to LOW.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Select TR Sw. on the scan tool.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the TR Sw. display while selecting each transmission range: P, R, N, D, I and L.

Does each selected transmission range match the scan tool TR Sw. display?

--

Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.4 L

Go to Step 2

2
  1. Inspect the TR switch for the following:
    2. • Damage
    • Loose or missing mounting hardware
    • Proper adjustment
  2. Inspect the shift cable for the following:
    3. • Damaged or stretched cable
    • Proper adjustment

Did you find and correct a condition?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 3

3

With the scan tool, observe the TR Sw. A/B/C/P display.

Does the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter indicate LOW for all range signal states?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the TR switch 10-way connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter indicate HIGH for all range signal states?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

  1. Using the digital multimeter (DMM) and the J 35616 GM terminal test kit, measure the voltage from terminal 10 of the TR switch 10-way connector to ground.
  2. Measure the voltage from terminal 6 of the TR switch 10-way connector to ground.
  3. Measure the voltage from terminal 5 of the TR switch 10-way connector to ground.
  4. Measure the voltage from terminal 8 of the TR switch 10-way connector to ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range at all four terminals?

10-12 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Connect a fused jumper wire from terminal 10 of the TR switch 10-way connector, signal A circuit, to ground while monitoring the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter.

When the signal A circuit is jumpered, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

7

Connect a fused jumper wire from terminal 6 of the TR switch 10-way connector, signal B circuit, to ground while monitoring the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter.

When the signal B circuit is jumpered, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

8

Connect a fused jumper wire from terminal 5 of the TR switch 10-way connector, signal C circuit, to ground while monitoring the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter.

When the signal C circuit is jumpered, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 13

9

Test the signal circuit or circuits of the TR switch that did not indicate HIGH for a short to ground.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

10

Test the signal circuit or circuits of the TR switch that did not indicate proper voltage for an open or short to ground.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

11

Test the affected signal circuits of the TR switch for a shorted together condition.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

12

Test the voltage supply circuit of the TR switch for an open or short to ground.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

13

Replace the TR switch. Refer to Transmission Range Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 15

--

14

Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 15

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15
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the TR Sw. display while selecting each transmission range: P, R, N, D, I and L.

Does each selected transmission range match the scan tool TR Sw. display?

--

System OK

Go to Step 2