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 testFootwell light
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect footwell light
Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2
and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, then check
that the light comes on.
Ok:
light comes on.
If the result is not as specified, replace the light. ...
Transponder chip malfunction
Description
This dtc is output when: 1) during key code registration, a key malfunction
occurs; 2) the key code was
unable to be registered properly.
Inspection procedure
Reregister key
Clear the dtc (see page ei-18).
Reregister the key code with the transponder key ecu
(s ...
Terminals of ecu
Center airbag sensor assembly (w/ curtain
shield airbag)
Center airbag sensor assembly (w/o curtain
shield airbag)
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