This function minimizes the loss of the ect functions when a malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid.
This stops lock-up control, then fuel economy decreases.
Manual shifting as shown in the following table must be done. In case of a short circuit, the ecm stops sending the current to the short circuited solenoid.
Even if starting the engine in the fail-safe mode, the gear position remains in the same position.

Hint:
: Condition in the normal
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: Condition in the
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Check mode procedure
Data list / active testRear airbag sensor
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check rear airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
Check rear airbag sensor (vehicle
involved in collision and airbag has not
deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check ...
Underdrive planetary gear
Components
Disassembly
Remove underdrive planetary gear
preload (see page ax-240)
Remove underdrive input shaft nut
Sst 09930-00010 (09931-00010, 09931-00020),
09387-00050, 09564-16020
Using sst, loosen the staked part of the nut.
Clamp the underdrive planetary gear in ...
Exhaust pipe
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove heated oxygen sensor (for bank 1
sensor 2) (s ...