Circuit Description
The transmission range (TR) switch is part of the park/neutral position and back-up lamp switch assembly and is mounted on the transmission manual shaft. The TR switch is a multi-signal switch. The PCM supplies ignition voltage to the TR switch on four signal circuits (A, B, C, and P). Each gear selector lever position grounds one or more of the signal circuits in a unique pattern. In order to determine the gear range selected by the driver, the PCM compares the voltage combination on the signal circuits to a TR switch combination table stored in memory.
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Refer to the Transmission Range Switch Logic table for valid combinations of switch signal circuits A, B, C and P. |
| • | Inspect the connections at the PCM, the TR switch and all other circuit connecting points for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Inspect the circuit wiring for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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By disconnecting the TR switch, the ground path for all TR switch circuits would be removed and the PCM should recognize all circuits as open. The scan tool should display HI for all range signals.
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This step tests the TR switch wiring for an open or lack of signal voltage from the PCM.
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This step tests the TR switch wiring and the PCM by providing a ground path through a fused jumper wire. When grounded, the scan tool range signal A should change to LOW.
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This step tests the TR switch wiring and the PCM by providing a ground path through a fused jumper wire. When grounded, the scan tool range signal B should change to LOW.
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This step tests the TR switch wiring and the PCM by providing a ground path through a fused jumper wire. When grounded, the scan tool range signal C should change to LOW.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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Does each selected transmission range match the scan tool TR Sw. display? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
2 | 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 HI for all range signal states? | -- | ||
Does the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter indicate HI for all range signal states? | -- | |||
Does the voltage measure within the specified value at all four terminals? | 10-12V | |||
Connect a fused jumper wire from terminal D of the TR switch 4-way connector (signal circuit A) to ground while monitoring the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter. When signal circuit A (CKT 771) is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW? | -- | |||
Connect a fused jumper wire from terminal B of the TR switch 4-way connector (signal circuit B) to ground while monitoring the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter. When signal circuit B (CKT 772) is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW? | -- | |||
Connect a fused jumper wire from terminal C of the TR switch 4-way connector (signal circuit C) to ground while monitoring the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter. When signal circuit C (CKT 773) is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW? | -- | |||
8 | Test the signal circuit(s) (CKTs 771, 772, 773 and 776) of the TR switch that did not indicate HI for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
9 | Test the signal circuit(s) (CKTs 771, 772, 773 and 776) of the TR switch that did not indicate proper voltage for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
10 | 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? | -- | ||
11 | Test the ground circuit (CKT 451) of the TR switch for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
12 | Replace the TR switch (this switch is part of the park/neutral position switch). Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
13 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
14 |
Does each selected transmission range match the scan tool TR Sw. display? | -- | System OK |
