Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1563

DTC P280A
Diagnostic Instructions
• Perform the "Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
Diagnostic Information: " prior to using this diagnostic
procedure.
• Review "Strategy Based Diagnosis: " for an overview
of the diagnostic approach.
• "Diagnostic Procedure Instructions - Vehicle
Diagnostic Information: " provides an overview of
each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC P280A: Transmission Range (TR) Switch Circuit
Not Learned
Circuit/System Description
This diagnostic addresses if the Gear Selector Neutral
Position has not been learned.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Not in Service Mode
Conditions for Setting the DTC
Gear Selector Neutral Position has not been learned
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
• DTC P280A is a Type A DTC
• Disable engine start
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P280A is a Type A DTC
Diagnostic Aids
Improper shift cable adjustment may cause DTC P280A
to set. Refer to the "Shift Control Cable Adjustment"
procedure.
Automatic Transmission:
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
"Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics"
Connector End View Reference
• "Automatic Transmission Inline Harness Connector
End View"
• "Automatic Transmission Internal Connector End
Views"
• "Automatic Transmission Related Connector End
Views"
Electrical Information Reference
• "Circuit Testing: "
• "Connector Repairs: "
• "Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor
Connections: "
• "Wiring Repairs: "
DTC Type Reference
• "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions"
• "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type"
Scan Tool Reference
• "Scan Tool Output Controls - Automatic Transaxle -
AF33-5"
• "Scan Tool Data List - Automatic Transaxle - AF33-5"
• "Scan Tool Data Definitions - Automatic Transaxle -
AF33-5"
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a
scan tool.
2. Record Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
3. Clear DTC's.
4. Operate the vehicle under the conditions observed in
the Failure Records.
5. Observe the DTC information with the scan tool.
Verify that the DTC does not set.
➢ If DTC P280A is set, perform the "Transmission
Adaptive Learn and Transmission Neutral Learn"
procedure.
Repair Instructions
Perform the "Diagnostic Repair Verification - Vehicle
Diagnostic Information: " after completing the diagnostic
procedure.
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