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The VTM-4 Lock Indicator Does Not Come on When the VTM-4 Lock Switch Is Pressed

The VTM-4 LOCK indicator does not come on when the VTM-4 LOCK switch is pressed

NOTE: The VTM-4 LOCK indicator will only come on when the engine is running and the transmission is in R, 1, or 2 before the VTM-4 LOCK switch is pressed.

1. Check the No. 21 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

Is the fuse OK?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Replace the fuse, and recheck.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Watch the VTM-4 LOCK indicator.

Does the VTM-4 LOCK indicator come on, and does it go off about 4 seconds later?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Go to step 11.

4. Start the engine, and move the shift lever to R, 1, and 2, then watch the VTM-4 LOCK indicator.

Does the VTM-4 LOCK indicator come on when the VTM-4 LOCK switch is pressed?

YES - The system is OK at this time.*

NO - Go to step 5.

5. Check for an A/T system DTC.

Is there a DTC?

YES - Troubleshoot the A/T system indicated DTC.

NO - Go to step 6.

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Disconnect the VTM-4 control unit connector A (22P).
8. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
9. Connect a voltmeter between the A8 terminal of the VTM-4 control unit and body ground.





Is there battery voltage when the VTM-4 LOCK switch is pressed?

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTM-4 control unit connectors. If the connections are OK, replace the VTM-4 control unit.

NO - Go to step 10.

10. Test the VTM-4 LOCK switch.

Is the VTM-4 LOCK switch OK?

YES - Repair open in the wire between the VTM-4 LOCK switch and the VTM-4 control unit.

NO - Replace the VTM-4 LOCK switch.

11. Connect the No. 16 terminal of the VTM-4 control unit connector A (22P) to body ground with a jumper wire.





12. Watch the VTM-4 LOCK indicator.

Does the VTM-4 LOCK indicator come on?

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTM-4 control unit connectors. If the connections are OK, replace the VTM-4 control unit.

NO - Go to step 13.

13. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
14. Remove the VTM-4 LOCK switch.
15. Connect the No. 5 terminal of the VTM-4 LOCK switch 6P connector to body ground with a jumper wire.





16. Check the continuity between the No. 16 terminal of the VTM-4 control unit connector A (22P) and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 17.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the VTM-4 control unit (A16) and the VTM-4 LOCK switch.

17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
18. Measure voltage between the No. 2 terminal of the VTM-4 LOCK switch 6P connector and body ground.





Is there battery voltage?

YES - Replace the VTM-4 LOCK indicator bulb.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the No. 2 terminal of the VTM-4 LOCK switch 6P connector and the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.