Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics . | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Instrument Panel Cluster Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the transmission fluid temperature gauge display that the fluid temperature is within the normal operating range? | -- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Does the transmission fluid temperature gauge display at or below the specified value? | 40°C (104°F) | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 6 |
4 | Connect a test lamp between the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the transmission fluid temperature gauge and a good ground. Does the test light illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 11 |
5 |
Does the transmission fluid temperature gauge display at or above the specified value? | 120° C (248° F) | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
6 | Test the transmission fluid temperature gauge sensor signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 10 |
7 | Test the transmission fluid temperature gauge sensor signal circuit for an open, for a short to voltage or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 8 |
8 | Test the transmission fluid temperature gauge ground circuit for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 9 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the transmission fluid temperature gauge sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
10 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the transmission fluid temperature gauge. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 12 |
11 | Repair the open, the short to ground or the high resistance in the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the transmission fluid temperature gauge. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 14 | -- |
12 | Replace the transmission fluid temperature gauge. Refer to Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 14 | -- |
13 | Replace the transmission fluid temperature gauge sensor. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 14 | -- |
14 |
Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |
