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Monitor GDS Data

  1. Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".
  3. Select "Current Data" mode and monitor "Inhibitor switch" parameter.
  4. Change a shift lever from P-range to D-range.
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Inhibitor Switch Parameter (P Range)
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    Fig 2: Screen Display - Inhibitor Switch Parameter (R Range)
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    Fig 3: Screen Display - Inhibitor Switch Parameter (N Range)
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    Fig 4: Screen Display - Inhibitor Switch Parameter (D Range)
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  5. Is the Inhibitor switch value changed in specification?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact of PCM/TCM and DTC was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair as necessary and go to VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR  procedure.

    NO 

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