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Inspection Procedure

  1. READ VALUE OF DATA LIST (TPS 1 SW SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect terminals TPS1 and E1 of the E5 and E6 TCM connectors.

      HINT:

      Before checking, do visual and contact pressure checks on the TCM connectors.

    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Turn the Techstream on.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Data List.
    6. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Tester Display Proceed to
      TPS 1 Switch OFF A
      TPS 1 Switch ON B
      Fig 1: TCM Connector Terminal Identification
      G04948341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    B: Go to step  3

    A: Go to next step 

  2. REPLACE TCM 
    1. Replace the TCM (see REMOVAL  ).

    NEXT: PERFORM ATT CODE REGISTRATION  (See REGISTRATION  )

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - TCM) 
    1. Disconnect the E50 transmission wire connector.
    2. Disconnect the E6 TCM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E50-17 (TPS1) - E6-25 (TPS1) Always Below 1 Ω
      E50-17 (TPS1) or E6-2S (TPS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 2: Identifying E50 Transmission Wire Connector Terminals
      G04948342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (OIL PRESSURE SWITCH) 
    1. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the E50 transmission wire connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the transmission wire.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Oil pressure switch connector - 17 (TPS1) Always Below 1 Ω
      Oil pressure switch connector or 17 (TPS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch Connector Terminals
      G04948343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE  (See REMOVAL  )

    OK: REPLACE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH  (See DISASSEMBLY  )