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TROUBLESHOOTING
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HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle Brought to Workshop
Customer Problem Analysis
P. AT1±33
Check and Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Precheck)
P. AT1±33 ~AT1±35
Problem Symptom Confirmation
P. AT1±37
Symptom Simulation
P. IN±24
Diagnostic Trouble Code Check
P. AT1±34 ~AT1±35
Preliminary Check
P. AT1±42
Diagnostic Trouble Code Check
P. AT1±52
Shift Position Signal Check
P. AT1±36
Mechanical System Tests
P. AT1±44
Manual Shifting Test
P. AT1±50
Items insideare titles of pages in this manual,
with the page number indicated in the bottom portion.
See the indicated pages for detailed explanations.
Step [2], [5], [12], [15]:
Diagnostic steps permitting the use of the TOYOTA hand±
held tester or TOYOTA brake±out box.
Matrix Chart of Problem Symptoms ± P. AT1±57
Chapter 1
(Electronic)Chapter 2
(On±Vehicle)Chapter 3
(OFF±Vehicle)
P. AT1±60P. AT1±58
Circuit
Inspection Main Throttle Signal Check
Stop Light Signal Check
Kick±Down Signal Check
P. AT1±62
Parts Inspection
P. AT1±64 ~AT1±95
Identification of ProblemRepairConfirmation TestEnd
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CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
The Electronically Controlled Transmission has built±in self±
diagnostic functions. If a malfunction occurs in the system,
the ECM stores the diagnostic trouble code in memory and
the O/D OFF (Overdrive OFF) indicator light blinks to inform
the driver. The diagnostic trouble code stored in memory can
be read out by the following procedure.
O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT INSPECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Check if the O/D OFF indicator light lights up when the O/D
main switch is pushed out to OFF and goes off when the O/D
main switch is pushed in to ON.
HINT: If the O/D OFF indicator light does not light up or stay
on all the time, carry out the check for ºO/D OFF Indicator
Light Circuitº on page AT1±88.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK
1. Turn the ignition switch ON, but do not start the engine.
2. Push in the O/D main switch to ON.
HINT: Warning and diagnostic trouble codes can be read only
when the O/D main switch is ON. If it is OFF, the O/D OFF indi-
cator light up will light continuously and will not blink.
3. Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the DLC 1 or
DLC2.
SST 09843±18020
4. Read the diagnostic trouble code indicated by the number of
times the O/D OFF indicator light blinks.
HINT: If the system is operating normally, the light will blink
2 times per second. AT1±34
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The trouble code is indicated, as shown in the illustration at
left (Diagnostic trouble code º42º is
shown as an example).
HINT: When 2 or more trouble codes are stored in memory,
the lower±numbered code is displayed first. If no diagnostic
trouble code is output, or if a diagnostic trouble code is output
even though no diagnostic trouble code output operation is
performed, check the TE 1 terminal circuit on page AT1±93.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK
BY USING TOYOTA HAND±HELD
TESTER
1. Hook up the TOYOTA hand±held tester to the DLC2.
2. Read the diagnostic trouble codes by following the prompts
on the tester screen.
Please refer to the TOYOTA hand±held tester operator's
manual for further details.
CANCELING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE
After repair of the trouble area, the diagnostic trouble code
retained in the ECM memory must be canceled out by remov-
ing the EFI fuse for 10 seconds or more, with the ignition
switch OFF.
Check that the normal code is output after connecting the
fuse.
ECM TERMINALS STANDARD VALUE
ECM TERMINAL VALUES
MEASUREMENT BY USING TOYOTA BREAK±OUT ±BOX
AND TOYOTA HAND±HELD TESTER
1. Hook up the TOYOTA break±out±box and TOYOTA
hand±held tester to the vehicle.
2. Read the ECM input/output values by following the prompts
on the tester screen.
HINT: TOYOTA hand±held tester has a ºSnapshotº function.
This records the measured values and is effective in the diag-
nosis of intermittent problems.
Please refer to the TOYOTA hand±held tester / TOYOTA
break±out box operator's manual for further details.
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CHECK TERMINAL TT OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
When a voltmeter is connected to the DLC2, the following
items can be checked:
1. Throttle position sensor signal
2. Brake signal
3. Shift position signal
1. VOLTMETER CONNECTION
Connect the positive (+) probe of the voltmeter to terminal TT
and the negative (±) probe to terminal E1 of the DLC2.
HINT: If a voltmeter with small internal resistance is used, the
correct voltage will not be indicated, so use a voltmeter with
an internal resistance of at least 10 k/V.
2. TURN IGNITION SWITCH TO ON (DO NOT START THE
ENGINE)
3. CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
Check if the voltage changes from approx. 0 V to approx. 8
V when the accelerator pedal is gradually depressed from the
fully closed position.
4. CHECK BRAKE SIGNAL (LOCK±UP CUT SIGNAL)
(a) Open the throttle valve fully to apply approx. 8 V to terminal
TT.
(b) In this condition, check terminal TT voltage when the brake
pedal is depressed and released.
TT terminal voltage:
0 V (When brake pedal is depressed)
8 V (When brake pedal is released)
5. START ENGINE
6. CHECK SHIFT POSITION SIGNAL
(VEHICLE SPEED ABOVE 9 km/h, 6 mph)
Check up±shifting together with terminal TT voltage.
HINT: Check for light shocks from up±shifting and for
changes in the tachometer.
Gear Position
Terminal TT output voltage
1st Gear0V 1st Gear0 V
2nd Gear2V 2nd Gear2 V
2nd Lock up3V2nd Lock±up3 V
3rd Gear4V 3rd Gear4 V
3rd Lock up5V 3rd Lock±up5 V
O/D6V O/D6 V
O/D Lock up7VO/D Lock±up7 V
If terminal TT output voltage check cannot be done, do the
check of TT terminal circuit on page AT1±95. AT1±36
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PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
Taking into consideration the results of the customer problem analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms of
the trouble. If the problem is that the transmission does not up±shift, does not down±shift, or the shift point
is too high or too low, conduct the following road test to confirm the automatic shift schedule and simulate
the problem symptoms.
ROAD TEST
NOTICE: Do the test at normal A/T fluid operating temp.
50±80°C (122 ± 176°F).
1. D POSITION TEST (NORM PATTERN)
Shift into the D position and keep the accelerator pedal
constant at the full throttle valve opening position, and check
the following points:
(a) Check up±shift operation.
Check that 1±2, 2±3 and 3±O/D up±shift takes place, at the
shift point shown in the automatic shift schedule.
(See page AT1±96)
HINT:
(1) O/D Gear Up±shift Prohibition Control.
w Coolant temp. is 60°C (140°F) or less.
w If there is a 10 km/h (6 mph) difference between the set
cruise control speed and
wvehicle speed.
wO/D main switch is pushed ON.
w(During O/D OFF, indicator light lights up.)
(2) O/D Gear Lock±up Prohibition Control.
w Brake pedal is depressed.
w Coolant temp. is 60°C (140°F) or less.
(b) Check for shift shock and slip.
Check for shock and slip at the 1±2, 2±3 and 3±O/ D up±
shifts.
(c) Check for abnormal noise and vibration.
Run at the D position lock±up or O/D gear and check for ab-
normal noise and vibration.
HINT: The check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibra-
tion must be performed very thoroughly as it could also be
due to loss of balance in the torque converter clutch, etc.
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(d). Check kick±down operation.
While running in the D position, 2nd, 3rd and O/D gears,
check to see that the possible kick±down vehicle speed limits
for 2 " 1, 3 " 2 and O/D " 3 kick±downs conform to those
indicated on the automatic shift schedule. (See page
AT1±96)
(e) Check for abnormal shock and slip at kick±down.
(f) Check the lock±up mechanism.
(1) Drive in D position, O/D gear, at a steady speed (lock±up
ON) of about 61 km/h (38 mph).
(2) Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the
RPM does not change abruptly.
If there is a big jump in RPM, there is no lock±up.
2. D POSITION TEST (MANU PATTERN)
Shift into the D position and hold the accelerator pedal
constant at the full throttle valve opening position, and check
the following points:
(a) Check up±shift operation.
2±3 and 3±O/D up shifts should take place, and shift points
should conform to those shown in the automatic shift sched-
ule.
(See page AT1±96)
HINT:
w O/D up±shift or lock±up will not occur when the engine
coolant temp. is below 605C (1405F) and speed is under
63 km/h (39 mph), or if there is a 10 km/h (6 mph)
difference between the set cruise control speed.
w 3rd up±shift or lock±up will not occur when engine
coolant temp. is 355C (955F) and speed is under 40 km/h
(25 mph).
(b) Check for shift shock and slip.
In the same manner, check the shock slip at the 2 " 3 and
3 " O/D up±shifts. AT1±38
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