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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1992CAVALIER RS, 2D CONVERTIBLE, 3.1 T, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 4 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 3.3L PFI)PCM/BCM CODE CHARTSCODE 39, TCC CKT, USING TECH 1, W/3T40 TRANSAXLENOTES
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, Standard

Code 39, TCC CKT, Using Tech 1, W/3T40 Transaxle: Notes

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, StandardSECTION Notes
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Code 39 will set when Code 28 is not set, brake is not applied, TCC is commanded by ECM, transmission is in high gear and engine speed-to-vehicle speed ratio does not indicate TCC has engaged. All these conditions must have been met for more than 15 seconds.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. Tests TCC power supply (GAGES fuse) and brake switch.
  2. Tests ECM for proper operation.
  3. Tests internal transaxle switches.
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