Connecting the Breakout Box

Connecting Breakout Box, Transmission Control Module (TCM)







Special tools:
981 3190
951 1504

Connecting The Breakout Box To The Transmission Control Module (TCM)
- Ignition off.
- Disconnect the automatic transmission control module (TCM)) according to. Replacing the transmission control module (TCM)
- Check that the male and female terminals in the control module and control module connector are intact and secure and that the wiring to the female terminals is properly secured to the pins.
- Pay particular attention to the terminals related to the diagnostic trouble code (DTC)/symptom. See Signal specification, Transmission control module (TCM).
- Connect adapter 951 1504 to the control module connector (wiring side) and connect breakout box 981 3190 to the adapter.
- The breakout box is designed to facilitate reading off the control module input and output signals when the control module is connected; and the cable and component resistance when the control module is disconnected. Using a breakout box reduces the risk of accidental short-circuits and damaged connector pins.