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95 960 dtc reader led steady "on"

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lilmikeyzz
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Year and Model: 1995 960
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95 960 dtc reader led steady "on"

Post by lilmikeyzz »

led for port #1 (for the trans) does not go out or flash when i plug into it, just a steady glowing light. dash arrow on steady (no flashing). seems to be in winter mode with intermittent short bursts of downshifting into a "real" gear. tried replacing W-E-S switch to no avail. can't run any tests until i get past this glitch. thanks for any help.

hollywood953
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Year and Model: 960 1996
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Post by hollywood953 »

have you tried unlocking the selector? There is a procedure for this on this sight and in most owners manuals. I have heard of many cars with this problem.

lilmikeyzz
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Post by lilmikeyzz »

not sure what you mean by "selector"? the actual gear selector? it's not locked. my primary problem is that i can't get any trans codes out of the unit. with a scan tool all i get is "communication failure". fluid level good, connectors at trans good, reverse lights good, soft clicking heard after starting and putting back in "park".

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billofdurham
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Post by billofdurham »

This is how to check the OBD unit.
960 OBD system faults..pdf
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Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

lilmikeyzz
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Post by lilmikeyzz »

swapped out tcm - same as before. will check obd unit as described. thanks.

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Post by lilmikeyzz »

problem solved: tcm had lost its ground somewhere in the harness. ran new wire from pin to ground and system went back to normal.

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billofdurham
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Post by billofdurham »

Thank you for the update.

Bill
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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