SSA, SSB in Bench Mode

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

The BENCH mode allows the technician to carry out electrical circuit checks on the following components:

SSA - Activates SSA OFF or ON.
SSB - Activates SSB OFF or ON.

OSC "SSA/B" BENCH mode operates ONLY when:

VSS and TR sensor are operational.
No VSS and TR sensor DTCs.
Transaxle range selector lever in P.
Key ON.
Engine OFF.

OSC Command Values:

OFF - turns solenoid OFF.
ON - turns solenoid ON.
XXX - cancels OSC sent value.
SEND - sends the values to PCM.

BENCH mode procedure for SSA, SSB:

Follow operating instructions from the scan tool menu screen:

Select "Output State Control."
Select "Trans-Bench Mode."
Select "PIDs" to be monitored.
Monitor all selected PIDs during test.
Select "Parameters - SSA, SSB (SS1, SS2)."
Select "ON" to turn solenoid ON.
Press "SEND" to send command.
Select "OFF" to turn solenoid OFF.
Press "SEND" to send command.
Select "XXX" to cancel at any time.
Press "SEND."