AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5A-83
SSANGYONG MY2002
DTC P1712 Kickdown Switch Circult Malfunction
1
Perform a Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Diagnostic System Check.
Is the check performed?
1. Install the scan tool.
2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
3. Select the Kickdown Switch on the scan tool.
Is the Kickdown Switch value frequently changed ON/
OFF or continuously ON?
Push the accelerator pedal fully to the Kickdown
Switch.
Is the Kickdown Switch value frequently changed
OFF/ON?
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the Kickdown Switch connector. Refer
to the Kickdown Switch in this section.
3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
Is the Kickdown Switch value frequently changed ON/
OFF or continuously ON?
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the TCM connector B.
3. Check the Kickdown Switch signal circuit from
Kickdown Switch connector terminal 4 to TCM
terminal B3 for a short to ground.
Is a short to ground found?
Repair the short to ground or an open in the Kickdown
Switch signal circuit.
Is the action complete?
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the Kickdown Switch connector. Refer
to the Kickdown Switch in this section.
3. With a test light connected to B+, probe the
Kickdown Switch ground circuit, terminal 2.
Does the test light illuminate?
Check the resistance between Kickdown Switch
terminal 2 and 4 when pushing the switch and not
pushing.
Is the resistance within the specified value?
Replace the Kickdown Switch.
Is the action complete?
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the TCM connector B.
3. Check the Kickdown Switch signal circuit from
Kickdown Switch connector terminal 4 to TCM
terminal B3 for an open.
Is an open founded?
Repair the open in the Kickdown Switch ground circuit.
Is the action complete?
Step
Action
Value(s)
Yes
No
2
5
9
11
10
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Go to Step 4
Go to Step 3
3
4
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Go to Step 6
Go to Step 14
6
7
8
-
Go to Step 5
Go to Step 8
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Go to Step 7
Go to
“Diagnostic
Aids”
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Go to Step 2
Go to “TCM
Diagnostic
System Check”
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Go to Step 15
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Go to Step 10
Go to Step 11
Push: less
than 5
Ω
No push:
Open Loop
Go to
“Diagnostic
Aids”
Go to Step 9
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Go to Step 15
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Go to Step 6
Go to Step 12
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Go to Step 15
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