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Diagnosis System (A140E)
DESCRIPTION
1. A self±diagnosis function is built into the electrical control system.
Warning is indicated by the overdrive OFF indicator.
HINT: Warning and diagnostic codes can be read only when
the overdrive switch is ON. If OFF, the overdrive OFF
indicator is lit continuously and will not blink.
(a) If a malfunction occurs within the speed sensors (No.
1 or 2) or solenoids (No. 1 or 2), the overdrive OFF
light will blink to. warn the driver. .
However, there will be no warning of a malfunction with
lock±up solenoid.
(b) The diagnostic code can be read by the number of blinks of
the overdrive OFF indicator when terminals
Tt and E1 are short±circuited. (See page AT±17)
tc) The throttle position sensor or brake signal are not indi-
cated, but inspection can be made by checking the voltage at
terminal Tt of the check connector (diagnosis).
(d) The signals to each gear can be checked by measuring the
voltage at terminal Tt of the check connector while driving.
2. The diagnostic (malfunction) code is retained in memory by the
CPU and due to back±up voltage, is not canceled out when the
engine is turned off. Consequently, after repair, it is necessary
to turn the ignition switch off and remove the fuse EFI (15A) or
disconnect the ECT computer connector to cancel out the diag-
nostic (malfunction)
code. (See page AT±18)
HINT:
wLow battery voltage will cause faulty operation of the diag-
nosis system. Therefore, always check the battery first.
w Use a voltmeter and ohmmeter that have an impedance
of at least 10 k 11 IV.
CHECK O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. The O/D OFF light will come on when the O/D switch is
placed at OFF.
3. When the O/D switch is set to ON, the O/D OFF light
should go out.
If the O/D OFF light flashes when the O/D switch is set
to ON, the electronic control system is faulty.
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Preliminary Check
11. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
HINT: The vehicle must have been driven so that the
engine and transmission are at normal operating tem-
perature. (fluid temperature: 158 ± 176
°F or 70 ±80°C)
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking
brake.
(b) With the engine idling, shift the shift lever into all posi-
tions from P to L position and return to P position.
HINT: Depress the brake pedal.
(a) Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
(b) Push it back fully into the tube.
(c) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range. If the level is at the low side of the hot range,
add fluid.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON) II
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
2. CHECK FLUID CONDITION
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it
3. REPLACE ATF
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
(a) Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(b) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(c) With the engine OFF, and new fluid through the dip
stick tube.
SST 09043±38100
Fluid: ATF DEXRON) II
Capacity:
Dry fill:
A140E 5.3 liters (5.6 US qts, 4.7 Imp. qts)
A140L 5.7 liters (6.0 U S qts, 5.0 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill (Reference):
140E, A140L 2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)
(d) Start the engine and shift the selector into all positions
from P through L and then shift into P.
(e) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid
up to the ºCOOLº level on the dipstick.
(f) Check the fluid level with the normal fluid temperature
(158 ± 176
°F or 70 ± 80°C) and add as necessary.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
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Disconnect ECT ECU connector and road test.
Does the transaxle operate i n the respective gear
when in the following ranges while driving?
D range . . Overdrive
2 range . . 3 rd gear
L range . . . 1 st gear
TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW±CHART
Trouble No.1 No Shifting
Connect a voltmeter to the check connector termi-
nals Tt and E1.
Does ECT terminal voltage vary with changes in
throttle opening?
Is voltage between ECT ECU terminals
BK and GND as follows?
0V: Brake pedal released
10 ± 14 V: Brake pedal depressed Warm up engine
Coolant temp.: 17f6°F (80°C)
ATF temp.: 122 ± 176°F (50 ± 80°C)
wECU power source and ground faulty
wThrottle position signal faulty
wECT terminal wire open or short
Ye s
Continued on page AT±27Brake signal
faulty
Transaxle faulty Ye s
Ye s
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Connect a voltmeter to the check connector
terminals Tt and El.
Does ECT terminal voltage vary with changes in throttle
opening?
Check voltage between ECT ECU terminals
PWR and GND.
Power pattern: 10 ± 14V
Normal pattern: 1VIs voltage between ECT ECU terminals
BK and GND as follows?Tt
0V: Brake pedal released
10 ± 14V: Brake pedal depressed Warm up engine
Coolant temp.: 176°F (80°C)
ATF temp.: 122 ± 176°F (50 ± 80°C)
wECU power source and ground faulty
wThrottle position signal faulty
wECT terminal wire open or short
Faulty pattern select switch system
Shift point too high or too low
wFaulty ECT ECU
w|Faulty transaxle
Trouble No. 2
Brake sig-
nal faulty Ye s
Ye s
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Road test
Connect a voltmeter to the check connector
terminals Tt and El.
Is there 7, 5 or 3 V in the lock±up range while driving?
Is voltage between ECT ECU Terminals
BK and GND as follows?
Brake pedal depressed: 10 ± 14V
Brake pedal released: 0V Warm up engine ,
Coolant temp.: 176°F (80°C)
ATF temp.: 122 ± 176°F (50 ± 80°C)
wLock±up solenoid stuck
wFaulty transmission
wFaulty lock±up mechanism
wFaulty ECU power source and ground
w Faulty throttle position signal
No lock±up (After warm±up)
Faulty brake signal Trouble No. 4
Ye s
Ye s
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3. INSPECT EACH UP±SHIFT POSITION
(a) Warm up the engine.
Coolant temperature: 176
°F (80°C)
(b) Turn the O/D switch to ºONº.
(c) Place the pattern select switch in ºNormalº and the shift
lever into the D range.
(d) During a road test (above 10 km/h or 6 mph) check that
voltage at the ECT terminal is as indicated below for
each up±shift position.
If the voltage rises from 0V to 7V in the sequence
shown, the control system is okay.
The chart on the left shows the voltmeter reading and
corresponding gears. .
HINT: Determine the gear position by a light shock or
change in engine rpm when shifting. The lock±up clutch
will turn ON only infrequently during normal 2nd and 3rd
gear operation. To trigger this action, press the acceler-
ator pedal to 50% or more of its stroke. At less than
50%, the voltage may change in the sequence 2V ± 4V
± 6V ± 7V. 2. INSPECT BRAKE SIGNAL
(a) Depress the accelerator pedal until the ECT terminal
indicates 8V.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check the voltage read-
ing from the ECT terminal.
(c) Brake pedal depressed . . . . . . . . . . 0V
Brake pedal released . . . . . . . . . . . . 8V
If not as indicated, there is a malfunction in either the
stop light switch or circuit.
INSPECTION OF Tt TERMINAL VOLTAGE
1. INSPECT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON. Do not start the engine.
(b) Connect a voltmeter to terminals Tt and E1.
(c) While slowly depressing the accelerator pedal,
check that ECT terminal voltage rises in sequence.
if the voltage does not change in proportion to the
throttle opening angle, there is a malfunction in the
throttle position sensor or circuit.
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INSPECTION ELECTRONIC CONTROL
COMPONENTS
1. INSPECT VOLTAGE OF ECT ECU CONNECTOR
(a) Remove the glove box and instrument panel.
(b) Turn on the ignition switch.
(e) Measure the voltage at each terminal.
Throttle valve fully closed to fully open Throttle valve fully closed to fully open
Throttle valve fully closed to fully open
Vehicle moving (Cruise control OFF)Standing still (Cruise control OFF) Throttle valve opening above 1 .5°
When brake pedal is not depressed When brake pedal is depressed Throttle valve fully closed Throttle valve fully closed
Throttle valve fully closed
Throttle valve fully closed Throttle valve fully open Throttle valve fully open Throttle valve fully openMeasuring condition
Except L range
Except N range Except 2 rangeVoltage (V)
Terminal
N range 2 range
L range
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(e) Turn the O/D switch ON.
(d) Select the normal pattern.
(e) Drive .at around 50 km/h (31 mph) to where 7, 5 or 3
volts appears on the voltmeter (this is the lock±up
range) .
(f) Depress the accelerator pedal and read the tachometer.
If there is a big jump in engine rpm there is not lock±
up. 8. INSPECT PATTERN SELECTION SWITCH
Inspect that there is continuity between 5 and each ter-
minal. .
HINT: As there are diodes inside, be careful of the test-
er probe polarity.
10. INSPECT LOCK±UP MECHANISM
(a) Warm up the coolant and ATF.
(b) Connect a voltmeter to the check connector terminals
Tt and E1.
11. INSPECT BRAKE SIGNAL
Check that the brake light comes on when the brake
pedal is depressed. 9. INSPECT O/D SWITCH
Inspect that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 3.
S/W positionTerminal
Terminal Pattern
NORM
PWR
OFF
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