Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - A960E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - CHECK MODE PROCEDURE
| DESCRIPTION |
Check mode has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions and can detect malfunctions that normal mode cannot detect. Check mode can also detect all the malfunctions that normal mode can detect. In check mode, DTCs are detected with 1-trip detection logic.
| CHECK MODE PROCEDURE |
Make sure that the items below are true:
Battery positive voltage 11 V or more
Throttle valve fully closed
Transmission in the P or N position
A/C switched OFF
Turn the engine switch off.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Enter the following menus: Utility / Check Mode.
Change the ECM to check mode. Make sure the MIL flashes as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- All DTCs and freeze frame data recorded will be erased if: 1) the intelligent tester is used to change the ECM from normal mode to check mode or vice versa; or 2) during check mode, the engine switch is turned from on (IG) to on (ACC) or off.
- Before check mode, make notes of the DTCs and freeze frame data.
Start the engine. The MIL should turn off after the engine starts.
Perform "MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN" for the ECT test .
(Or, simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer).
After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the intelligent tester diagnosis selector to check the DTC and freeze frame data.