The transmission control module (TCM) is an electronic device which monitors inputs to control various transaxle functions, including shift quality and transaxle sensors, switches, and components to process for use within the control program. Based on this input information, the TCM controls various transaxle output functions and devices.
Information is transmitted between the TCM and engine control module (ECM) through the controller area network (CAN). Information is as follows:
• | Engine malfunction signal |
• | Engine speed |
• | Engine output torque reduction signal |
• | Engine coolant temperature |
• | System voltage is too high or too low. |
• | CAN transmitting wiring harness shortage or open |
• | The TCM or ECM is defective. |
• | Immediately after the above condition occurs |
• | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate. |
• | The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer. |
• | Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control. |
• | After ignition OFF/ON : 3rd gear by hydraulic control. P, R and N also possible. |
• | The MIL will turn OFF when the malfunction has not occurred after 3 ignition cycles. |
• | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault. |
• | Using a scan tool can clear history DTCs. |
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Is the resistance approximately equal to the specified value? | 0 ohms | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 |
3 | Repair the malfunctioning terminals, as necessary. Is the action complete? | -- | System OK | -- |
4 |
Is the voltage within the specified range? | 11-14 V | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
5 | Repair the short to power on the terminals, as necessary. Is the action complete? | -- | System OK | -- |
6 |
Is The DTC set? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
7 | Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement for the 1.8L (L79) engine or Engine Control Module Replacement for the 2.0L (L34 GMDAT) engine. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 8 | -- |
8 |
Has the last test failed or is the current DTC displayed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |