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Old 05-22-2012, 08:33 PM   #57 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mechman600 View Post
I tried this with the Matrix. Grounded the TC lockup solenoid. Worked for about 10 seconds until a code came up for "TC solenoid circuit". So I devised a brilliant scheme to disconnect the TC solenoid circuit and switch it to a resistor to simulate the proper circuit load, while powering the TC solenoid separately (all with a bunch or relays and whatnot). This worked for about 11 seconds until the ECU saw the turbine speed equal to engine speed and threw a code for "turbine speed unexpected". I gave up. It can probably be done properly, but I don't have the skills for that.
Check whether or not that code will affect the engine's operation. It probably won't, so just ignore it and check for other codes every 10k miles.
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