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TX6A AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* The TCM of this system is connected to the CAN and multiplex communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there is no trouble in the CAN and multiplex communication systems.
* *: Use Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

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3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

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4. CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO DLC3*

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5. CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

(a) Refer to the DTC CHECK/CLEAR Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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6. VISUAL INSPECTION

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7. SETTING CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*

(a) Refer to the CHECK MODE PROCEDURE Check Mode Procedure.

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8. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION

(a) Refer to the ROAD TEST Road Test.

Result:





B -- GO TO STEP 10
A -- Continue to next step.

9. SYMPTOM SIMULATION

(a) Refer to the ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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10. DTC CHECK*

(a) Refer to the DTC CHECK / CLEAR Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result:





B -- GO TO STEP 18
A -- Continue to next step.

11. BASIC INSPECTION

(a) Refer to the PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

(b) Refer to the SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY Shift Lever.

NG -- GO TO STEP 21
OK -- Continue to next step.

12. MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST

(a) Refer to the MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST Mechanical System Tests.

NG -- GO TO STEP 17
OK -- Continue to next step.

13. HYDRAULIC TEST

(a) Refer to the HYDRAULIC TEST Hydraulic Test.

NG -- GO TO STEP 17
OK -- Continue to next step.

14. MANUAL SHIFTING TEST

(a) Refer to the MANUAL SHIFTING TEST Manual Shifting Test.

NG -- GO TO STEP 16
OK -- Continue to next step.

15. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE CHAPTER 1

(a) Refer to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

NG -- GO TO STEP 19
OK -- Continue to next step.

16. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE CHAPTER 2

(a) Refer to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

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17. PART INSPECTION

NEXT -- GO TO STEP 21

18. DTC CHART

(a) Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART TX6A Automatic Transmission.

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19. CIRCUIT INSPECTION

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20. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM

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21. REPAIR OR REPLACE

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22. CONFIRMATION TEST

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