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88-Pin Transmission Control Module (1996)

NOTE: TCM harness connector can be removed after ignition switch has been turned to OFF position, for 30 seconds. By removing TCM connector, battery voltage is disconnected and DTC memory is erased.
NOTE: For connector and terminal identification, see TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE 88-PIN TERMINAL ASSIGNMENT  table.

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove TCM. Disconnect TCM harness connector. Connect VAG 1598/20 test box to TCM harness connector.

Carry out only appropriate test steps for components or wiring connections to be tested. See TRANSMISSION CONTROL TESTS (1996)  table. Given specified values are valid for an ambient temperature of 32-104°F (0-40°C). If values deviate from specified values, determine malfunction per wiring diagram. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If measured values deviate slightly from specified values, clean terminals and connections of test unit and adapters, repeat test. Before replacing respective component, check wires and connections, repeat resistance checks, especially on components with a specified values of less than 10,000 ohms.

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE 88-PIN TERMINAL ASSIGNMENT

TCM Connector Terminal No. Terminal Assignment
1 Not Used
2 Relay For Selector Lever Lock
3 Not Used
4 Not Used
5 Solenoid Valve No. 4 (Pressure Regulator)
6 Ground
7 Accelerator Pedal Value From ECM (Throttle Body)
8 Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch
9 Not Used
10 Shift Lock Solenoid/Brake Light Switch
11 Not Used
12 Not Used
13 Not Used
14 Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (1)
15 Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor Shielding (1)
16 Not Used
17 MIL Signal To ECM
18 Kick Down Signal
19 Input Signal From ABS Control Module (1)
20 Ignition Timing Angle Retarding/Injection Amount Decrease
21 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
22 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
23 Not Used
24 Output Signal For Cruise Control
25 Transmission Range Selector Lever Display
26 Supply Voltage (Terminal No. 30)
27 Shut Off A/C At Kick Down
28 Not Used
29 Not Used
30 Solenoid Valve No. 1
31 K-Wire For Diagnostics
32 Solenoid Valve No. 3
33 Solenoid Valve No. 2
34 Not Used
35 Fuel Consumption Signal
36 Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch
37 Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch
38 Left Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (2)
39 Right Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (2)
40 Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (2)
41 Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (2)
42 Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (1)
43 Engine Speed Signal
44 Not Used
45 Not Used
46 Not Used
47 Not Used
48 Not Used
49 Not Used
50 Supply Voltage (Cruise Control Only)
51 Not Used
52 Not Used
53 Supply Voltage For Solenoid Valves
54 Not Used
55 Supply Voltage (Terminal No. 15)
56 Not Used
57 Not Used
58 Not Used
59 Not Used
60 Not Used
61 Not Used
62 Not Used
63 Not Used
64 Not Used
65 Not Used
66 Not Used
67 Not Used
68 Not Used
69 Not Used
70 Not Used
71 Not Used
72 Not Used
73 Not Used
74 Not Used
75 Not Used
76 Not Used
77 Not Used
78 Not Used
79 Not Used
80 Not Used
81 Not Used
82 Not Used
83 Not Used
84 Not Used
85 Not Used
86 Not Used
87 Not Used
88 Not Used
(1) On FWD models only.
(2) On AWD models only.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL TESTS (1996)

Component To Be Tested Test Step
Supply Voltage From TCM 1, 2 & 3. See Fig 1
Shift Lock Solenoid 27. See Figure and Fig 21
Brake Light Switch 7. See Fig 8
Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch 4, 5 & 6. See Figure and Fig 2 -Fig 7
Solenoid Valve No. 1 17. See Fig 13
Solenoid Valve No. 2 18. See Fig 13
Solenoid Valve No. 3 19. See Fig 14
Solenoid Valve No. 4 20. See Fig 14
Fuel Consumption Signal 24. See Fig 17 and Fig 18
Cruise Control 8. See Figure , Fig 8 and Fig 9
Input Signal From ABS Control Module 16. See Fig 11 and Fig 12
Transmission Range Selector Lever Display 22. See Fig 15
Engine Speed (RPM) 25 & 26. See Fig 19 and Fig 20
Kick Down Switch 9 & 28. See Fig 10 and Fig 22
Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor 11. See Fig 10
Wheel Speed Sensors 12, 13, 14 & 15. See Fig 11 and Fig 12
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor 10. See Fig 10
Engine/Transmission Electrical Connection 21. See Fig 15
Input Signal For Accelerator Pedal Value (Throttle) 23. See Fig 16
Fig 1: Transmission Control Test Steps 1-3 (1996)
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Fig 2: Transmission Control Test Step 4 (1 Of 2 - 1996)
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Fig 3: Transmission Control Test Step 4 (2 Of 2 - 1996)
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Fig 4: Transmission Control Test Step 5 (1996)
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Fig 5: Transmission Control Test Step 6 (1 Of 3 - 1996)
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Fig 6: Transmission Control Test Step 6 (2 Of 3 - 1996)
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Fig 7: Transmission Control Test Step 6 (3 Of 3 - 1996)
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Fig 8: Transmission Control Test Steps 7 & 8 (1996)
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Fig 9: Transmission Control Test Step 8 (1996)
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Fig 10: Transmission Control Test Steps 9-11 (1996)
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Fig 11: Transmission Control Test Steps 12-16 (1996)
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Fig 12: Identifying ABS Control Module 88-Pin Connector Terminals
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Fig 13: Transmission Control Test Steps 17 & 18 (1996)
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Fig 14: Transmission Control Test Steps 19 & 20 (1996)
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Fig 15: Transmission Control Test Steps 21 & 22 (1996)
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Fig 16: Transmission Control Test Step 23 (1996)
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Fig 17: Transmission Control Test Step 24 (1 Of 2 - 1996)
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Fig 18: Transmission Control Test Step 24 (2 Of 2 - 1996)
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Fig 19: Transmission Control Test Step 25 (1996)
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Fig 20: Transmission Control Test Step 26 (1996)
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Fig 21: Transmission Control Test Step 27 (1996)
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Fig 22: Transmission Control Test Step 28 (1996)
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