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Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch Resistance Check

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Connect the J 39775 Jumper Harness to the transmission side of the 20-way connector.
  2. Using the J 39200 Digital Multimeter (DMM) and J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit, measure the resistance from terminal N to ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

1000 ohms

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Inspect the PNK wire CKT 1224 of the transmission harness for a short to ground.

Refer to General Electrical Diagnosis Procedures in Wiring Systems.

Was the condition found?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

3

Measure the resistance from terminal R to ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

1000 ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Inspect the DK BLU wire CKT 1225 of the automatic transmission wiring harness for a short to ground.

Refer to General Electrical Diagnosis Procedures in Wiring Systems.

Was the condition found?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

5

Measure the resistance from terminal P to ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

1000 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect the ORN wire CKT 1226 of the automatic transmission wiring harness for a short to ground.

Refer to General Electrical Diagnosis Procedures in Wiring Systems.

Was the condition found?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

7

  1. Run the engine at idle.
  2. Place the gear select lever in the reverse position.
  3. Measure the resistance from terminal N to ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect and repair the PNK wire CKT 1224 of the automatic transmission wiring harness for an open.

Refer to General Electrical Diagnosis Procedures in Wiring Systems.

Was the condition found?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

9

Measure the resistance from terminal R to ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Inspect the DK BLU wire CKT 1225 of the automatic transmission wiring harness for an open.

Refer to General Electrical Diagnosis Procedures in Wiring Systems.

Was the condition found?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

11

  1. Place the gear select lever in the D4 position.
  2. Measure the resistance from terminal P to ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

Inspect the ORN wire CKT 1226 of the automatic transmission wiring harness for an open.

Refer to General Electrical Diagnosis Procedures in Wiring Systems.

Was the condition found?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

13

If no open or shorts to ground were found, replace the Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch.

Refer to TFP Manual Valve Position Switch Replacement.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 15

--

14

Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness.

Refer to Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Replacement.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 15

--

15

In order to verify your repair, perform the following procedure:

  1. Select DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
  3. Operate the vehicle under the following conditions:
  4. 3.1. Move the gear select through all of the ranges.
    3.2. Ensure that the vehicle achieves an upshift.
  5. Select Specific DTC. Enter DTC P1810.

Has the test run and passed?

--

System OK

Go to DTC P1810 TFP Valve Position Switch Circuit