SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE-SEC.6E3 REVISED CODE 62 FACING

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990 "W" 2.3L (VIN D)

This bulletin serves to update the Code 62 Facing Page and Chart and the Chart C-8A Facing Page in Section 6E3 "Driveability and Emissions" in the 1990 Service Manuals with 2.3L "W" (VIN D) applications.

CODE 62 TRANSAXLE GEAR SWITCHES CIRCUIT 2.3L (VIN D) "W" CARLINE (PORT)

Circuit Description:

Code 62 diagnostic is used to check the 2nd and 3rd gear switch inputs to the ECM. Transmission gear input signals to the ECM are determined as follows:

1st gear = 2nd gear switch closed (also P/N & R) 3rd gear switch closed 2nd gear = 2nd gear switch open 3rd gear switch closed 3rd gear = 2nd gear switch open 3rd gear switch open

Test Description: Numbers below refer to circled numbers on the diagnostic chart.

Code 62 will set if any of the following conditions are met for approximately 17 seconds:

In "PARK" or "NEUTRAL" and 2nd or 3rd gear indicated.

Vehicle speed less than approximately 5 mph and 2nd or 3rd gear indicated.

First or second gear indicated, less than approximately 3000 rpm, not in P/N, and VSS greater than 50 mph.

Vehicle at operating temperature.

1. Step one checks for an open or grounded circuit between transmission connector and ECM. Since the ECM terminals are normally high, B+ should be indicated at both terminals with the connector removed.

2. The DVM should measure near B+ because the 2nd and 3rd gear switches should provide continuity to ground.

3. The third step checks to see if the transmission switches function normally. In third gear both switches should have changed from their original Ist gear state.

Note On Intermittents

Clear codes and recheck for Code 62. If code resets, check all harness connections, VSS, rpm, P/N circuits prior to replacing an ECM. Transaxle starting in 2nd or 3rd gear can also cause Code 62. Refer to Section "7" for transaxle diagnosis information.

CHART C-8A 125C TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) (ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS) 2.3L (VIN D) "W" CARLINE (PORT)

Circuit Description:

The purpose of the torque converter clutch feature is to eliminate the power loss of the transaxle converter stage when the vehicle is in a cruise condition. This allows the convenience of the automatic transaxle and the fuel economy of a manual transaxle.

Fused battery ignition is supplied to the TCC solenoid through the brake switch, and transaxle third gear apply switch. The ECM will engage TCC by grounding CKT 422 to energize the solenoid.

TCC will engage when:

Vehicle speed above a calibrated value (about34mph) (55kkm/h).

Throttle position sensor output not changing, indicating a steady road speed.

Transmission second gear switch closed.

Brake switch closed.

Test Description: Numbers below refer to circled numbers on the diagnostic chart.

1. Light "OFF" confirms transmission second gear apply switch is open.

2. By 25 mph, the transmission second gear TCC switch should close. Test light will come "ON" and confirm battery supply and closed brake switch.

3. Grounding the diagnostic terminal with ignition "ON," engine "OFF," should energize the TCC solenoid by grounding CKT 422. This test checks the ability of the ECM to supply a ground to the TCC solenoid. The test light connected from 12 volts to ALDL terminal "F" will turn "ON" as CKT 422 is grounded.

Diagnostic Aids:

A "Scan" tool only indicates when the ECM has turned "ON" the TCC driver and this does not confirm that the TCC has engaged. To determine if TCC is functioning properly, engine rpm should decrease when the "Scan" indicates the TCC driver has turned "ON."

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