Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual page 687

GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS
Discrete Input Circuit Check - Non-Scan 454 / 502 Mag MPI and 8.2L MPI Only
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TESTING GEAR LUBE MONITOR SWITCH
STEP
1
2
3
4
TESTING TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SWITCH
STEP
1
2
3
4
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ACTION
1. Disconnect BLU/TAN wire from gear lube
monitor.
2. Empty gear lube from monitor.
3. Check for continuity between BLU/TAN
wire and ground (–).
Is there continuity?
1. Refill gear lube monitor.
2. Check for continuity between BLU/TAN
wire and ground (–).
Is there continuity?
Replace gear lube monitor. Verify repair.
Gear lube monitor switch is working properly.
ACTION
1. Disconnect both wires from transmission
temperature switch.
2. Ensure switch is at a cool temperature
(less than normal operating temperature).
3. Check for continuity between both termi-
nals.
Is there continuity?
1. Heat the switch to a temperature high
enough to activate it. (Refer to Section 4D of
this manual for procedure).
2. Check for continuity between both termi-
nals.
Is there continuity?
Replace transmission temperature switch.
Verify repair.
Transmission temperature switch is working
properly.
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
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Step 2 Step 3
Step 3 Step 4
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PROCEED TO
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Step 4 Step 3
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