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P187B

DTC P187B: Gear Block 6th Gear

CAUTION:
^ If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect diagnostic trouble code may be set. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
^ Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the CAN bus lines are normal.


DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
TC-SST-ECU checks that the gear engagement is normal.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
The engagement of the 6th gear is determined to be impossible.

MONITOR EXECUTION
^ Continuous

MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (OTHER MONITOR AND SENSOR)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
^ Not applicable

Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
^ Not applicable

LOGIC FLOW CHARTS (Monitor Sequence)





DTC SET CONDITIONS

Check Conditions
^ Engine speed: 500 r/min or more.
^ Time since above engine condition: 400 millisecond or more.
^ Target gear: 6th gear.

JUDGMENT CRITERIA
^ Gear (synchro) engagement: 3 times blocked. (immediately)

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
The 6th gear is engaged.

PROBABLE CAUSES
^ Malfunction of TC-SST-ECU
^ Malfunction of TC-SST gear

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Scan tool CAN bus diagnostics
Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the CAN bus lines. After repairing the CAN bus line, go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check whether the DTC is reset.

Q: Is DTC No. P187B set?
YES: Replace the TC-SST assembly.
NO: Intermittent malfunction.