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Repair Procedures





Inspection

TCM Problem Inspection Procedure
1. TEST TCM GROUND CIRCUIT: Measure resistance between TCM and chassis ground using the backside of TCM harness connector as TCM side check point. If the problem is found, repair it.

Specification:Below 1Ohms

2. TEST TCM CONNECTOR: Disconnect the TCM connector and visually check the ground terminals on TCM side and harness side for bent pins or poor contact pressure. If the problem is found, repair it.
3. If problem is not found in Step 1 and 2, the TCM could be faulty. If so, make sure there were no DTC's before swapping the TCM with a new one, and then check the vehicle again. If DTC's were found, examine this first before swapping TCM.
4. RE-TEST THE ORIGINAL TCM: Install the original TCM (may be broken) into a known-good vehicle and check the vehicle. If the problem occurs again, replace the original TCM with a new one. If problem does not occur, this is intermittent problem .

Replacement

NOTE:
When replacing the TCM, the vehicle equipped with immobilizer must be performed the procedure as below.
[In the case of installing used TCM]
1. Perform "TCM neutralization mode" procedure with GDS.
2. Insert the key and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position.

Then the TCM key register process is completed automatically.
[In the case of installing new TCM]- Insert the key and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position.
Then the TCM key register process is completed automatically.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the TCM connector (A).




3. Remove the bracket installation bolts (A) and the nut (B).

TCM installation bolt/nut :
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)










Installation

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

NOTE:
In the case of the vehicle equipped with immobilizer or button engine start system, perform "Key Teaching" procedure together .

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