Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Procedure
- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE ".
Is a malfunction in the CAN communication indicated in the results?
YES : Check CAN communication line. Refer to "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ".
NO : GO TO 2.
- CHECK MANUAL MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT
With CONSULT-II
- Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
- Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
- Read out ON/OFF switching action of "MANU MODE SW""NON M-MODE SW""UP SW LEVER""DOWN SW LEVER".DATA MONITOR REFERENCE CHART
Item name Condition Display Value MANU MODE SW Manual shift gate position (neutral) ON Other than the above OFF NON M-MODE SW Manual shift gate position OFF Other than the above ON UP SW LEVER selector lever: side ON Other than the above OFF DOWN SW LEVER selector lever: -side ON Other than the above OFF
Without CONSULT-II
Drive vehicle in the manual mode, and confirm that the actual gear position and the meter's indication of the position mutually coincide when the selector lever is shifted to the "+ (up)" or "- (down)" side (1st => 5th gear).
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 4.
NG : GO TO 3.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check the following items.
- Manual mode switch. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".
- Pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
- Open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector for A/T device (manual mode switch).
- Unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to "COMBINATION METERS ".
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 4.
NG : Repair or replace damaged parts.
- CHECK DTC
Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".
OK or NG
OK : INSPECTION END
NG : GO TO 5.
- CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to "MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ".
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 6.
NG : Repair or replace damaged parts.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check the following.
- A/T assembly harness connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
OK : Replace the control valve with TCM. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM AND A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 ".
NG : Repair or replace damaged parts.
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.