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Control Element Diagnosis / Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)


Control element diagnosis / Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)







Note:
- Control element diagnosis / Output DTM can only be performed if the selector lever is in "P" or "N" the engine is not running and the vehicle is stationary.
- Control element diagnosis / Output DTM is terminated if the engine is started, the vehicle starts to move or if a switch is not made within about 60 seconds to the next actuator. It is also terminated if the selector lever is moved to a position other than "P" or "N"

Test sequence
- Connect VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnosis, Measurement and Information System and select vehicle system "02 Transmission Electronics". Ignition must be switched on.







Display on VAS 5051
- Touch -1- diagnostic function "03 Diagnostic Test Mode".
- Touch (arrow) button.







Display on VAS 5051:
A - First actuator being tested
1 - Back-up light signal
- The Park/Neutral position relay -J226- turns the back-up lights ON and OFF at intervals for about 1 minute unless a switch has been made to the next actuator by pressing the (arrow) button.

If the back-up lights do not illuminate:
- Check Park/Neutral position relay -J226- and wiring using wiring diagram.

Note: Any electrical malfunctions are saved in the DTC memory - DTC chart starts.

- Touch - button.







Display on VAS 5051:
A - Second actuator being tested
2 - Shift lock solenoid -N110-
- The shift lock solenoid -N110- is triggered at intervals for about 1 minute (clicks) unless actuator diagnosis is terminated by touching the (arrow) button.

Note: In addition, the brake symbol on the shift mechanism cover must illuminate at intervals.

If the solenoid is not triggered:
- Perform electrical test.

Note: Any electrical malfunctions are saved in the DTC memory - DTC chart starts.

- Touch - button.







Display on VAS 5051:
A - Actuator test is concluded
- End function "03 Diagnostic Test Mode" by touching (arrow) button.