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Transmission Control Systems: Description and Operation

The transmission control module (TCM) receives inputs from switches. sensors and the electronic control module (ECM) and controls the functions of mode the transaxle. The transmission control module (TCM) also controls the manual and economy indicator lights and allows for diagnostic testing through the transmission control module (TCM) diagnostic connector.