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SSA, SSB and TCC In Bench Mode

The BENCH MODE allows the technician to perform electrical circuit checks on the following components:
- SSA - Activates SS#1 OFF or ON.
- SSB - Activates SS#2 OFF or ON.
- TCC - Activates TCC OFF or ON.

OSC "SSA, SSB, TCC" BENCH MODE Operates ONLY when:
- anti-lock brake speed sensor and digital TR sensor are operational.
- no anti-lock brake speed sensor and digital TR sensor DTCs.
- transmission range selector lever in P.
- key ON.
- engine OFF.

OSC Command Values
- [OFF] - turns solenoid OFF.
- [ON] - turns solenoid ON.
- [XXX] - cancels OSC value sent.
- [SEND] - sends the values to PCM.

BENCH MODE Procedure for SSA, SSB and TCC
Follow operating instructions from the NGS menu screen:
- Select "Output State Control."
- Select "Trans - Bench Mode."
- Select "PIDs" to be monitored. Monitor all selected PIDs during test.
- Select "Parameters - SSA, SSB or TCC."
- Select "ON" to turn solenoid ON.
- Press "SEND" to send command ON.
- Select "OFF" to turn solenoid OFF.
- Press "SEND" to send command OFF.
- Select "XXX" to cancel at any time.
- Press "SEND".