Checking the shift solenoids

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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• Ignition on
• Gear selector in position P
• Activate shift solenoids S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 individually.

  The status should switch between OFF and ON.

  If the status does not change this indicates an internal fault in the control module.

  Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Does the solenoid status change? 

• YES 

  FAULT NOT FOUND:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to Replacing the control module