Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic
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Internal Mode Switch (IMS)

IMS Circuits/Parameter Selector Position
Park Reverse Neutral Drive Manual
Direction Switch Operating Conditions:Β  Ignition ON, range selector in appropriate gear
Direction IMS D1 HIGH HIGH LOW LOW LOW
Direction IMS D2 LOW LOW HIGH HIGH HIGH
Direction IMS R1 HIGH LOW LOW HIGH HIGH
Direction IMS R2 LOW HIGH HIGH LOW LOW
Direction IMS Start LOW HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH
Range Switch Operating Conditions:Β  Ignition ON, range selector in appropriate gear
IMS A LOW LOW HI HI HI
IMS B HI LOW LOW LOW HI
IMS C HI HI HI LOW LOW
IMS P LOW HI LOW HI LOW
Always HIGH status: Open/short to voltage condition
Always LOW status: Short to ground condition
Every status HIGH for either switch indicates an open ground circuit or connector for that portion of the IMS.
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