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Signal Too Low






Signal too low

Checking function of the gear position sensor




- Ignition on
- Depress the brake pedal. Move the gear selector to "Quickshift" position
- Move the gear selector to + and check that the gear selection is updated in the display on the driver information module (DIM).
Move the gear selector to -. Check that the gear selection is updated.





Was the function OK?

Yes - Troubleshooting procedure complete

No - Checking the transmission connectors

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Checking the transmission connectors




- Ignition off
- Remove the gear selector connector.
Check the connector (gear selector assembly). Check for bent or pressed in pins.
Check the power supply cable between gear selector module (GSM) terminal #1 and transmission control module (TCM) terminal #16 (#A46). Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to ground.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- To remove the gear selector connector, see: Printed circuit board gear selector assembly, B5254T7, AW55-50/51SN Printed Circuit Board Gear Selector Assembly
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring and Terminals
- Signal specification, AW55-50/51SN Signal Specification, Transmission Control Module (TCM)





Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off
- Reinstall the components, reconnect the connectors etc.
- Ignition on
- Depress the brake pedal. Move the gear selector to "M" (Manual) position
- Move the gear selector to + and check that the gear selection is updated in the display on the driver information module (DIM)
- Move the gear selector to -. Check that the gear selection is updated.





Was the function OK?

Yes - Troubleshooting procedure complete

No - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit Fault-Tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the transmission connectors

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