ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
The electronic control system, which controls the shift points and the operation of the lock±up clutch, is
composed of the following three parts:
1. Sensors
These sensors sense the vehicle speed, throttle opening and other conditions and send this data to the
ECM in the form of electrical signals.
2. ECM
The ECM determines the shift and lock±up timing based upon the signals from sensors, and controls the
solenoid valves of the hydraulic control unit accordingly.
3. Actuators
These are three solenoid valves that control hydraulic pressure acting on the hydraulic valves to control
shifting and lock±up timing.
SENSORSECM
DRIVING PATTERN
SELECTOR
PARK/NEUTRAL
POSITIOIN SWITCH
THROTTLE POSITIOIN
SENSOR
VEHICLE SPEED
SENSOR
STOP LIGHT SWITCH
O/D MAIN SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL
ECU
ENGINE COOLANT TEM-
PERATURE SENSOR
A/T FLUID
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Back±up system
Self±diagnostic
system
Control of lock±
up timing
Control of shift
timing
ACTUATORS
NO. 1
SOLENOID VALVE
NO. 2
SOLENOID VALVE
LOCK±UP
SOLENOID VALVE
O/D OFF INDICA-
TOR LIGHT
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FUNCTION OF ECU
w Control of Shifting Timing
The ECM has programmed into its memory the optimum shift pattern for each shift lever position (D, 2, L
position) and driving mode (Normal or Manual).
Based on the appropriate shift pattern, the ECM turns No.1 and No.2 solenoid valves on or off in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed signal from the vehicle speed sensor and the throttle opening signal from the
throttle position sensor. In this manner, the ECM operates each shift valve, opening or closing the fluid pas-
sages to the clutches and brakes to permit up±shift or down±shift of the transmission.
HINT: The electronic control system provides shift timing and lock±up control only while the vehicle is travel-
ing forward. In REVERSE, PARK, and NEUTRAL, the transmission is mechanically, not electronically con-
trolled.
w Control of Overdrive
Driving in overdrive is possible if the O/D main switch is on and the shift lever is in the D position. However,
when the vehicle is being driven using the cruise control system (CCS), if the actual vehicle speed drops
to about 4 km/h (2 mph) below the set speed while the vehicle is running in overdrive, the CCS ECU sends
a signal to the ECM to release the overdrive and prevent the transmission from shifting back into overdrive
until the actual vehicle speed reaches the speed set in the CCS memory.
On this model, if the engine coolant temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the ECM sends a signal to the
ECM, preventing the transmission from up±shifting into overdrive.
w Control of Lock±Up System
The ECM has programmed in its memory a lock±up clutch operation pattern for each driving mode (Normal
of Manual). Based on this lock±up pattern, the ECM turns lock±up solenoid valve on or off in accordance
with the vehicle speed signals received from the vehicle speed sensor and the throttle opening signals from
the throttle position sensor.
Depending on whether lock±up solenoid valve is on or off, the lock±up relay valve performs changeover
of the fluid passages for the converter pressure acting on the torque converter clutch to engage or disen-
gage the lock±up clutch.
Mandatory Cancellation of Lock±Up System:
If any of the following conditions exist, the ECM turns off lock±up solenoid valve to disengage the lock±up
clutch.
1) The brake light switch comes on (during braking).
2) The IDL points of the throttle position sensor close (throttle valve fully closed).
3) The vehicle speed drops 4 km/h (2 mph) or more below the set speed while the cruise control system
is operating.
4) The engine coolant temperature falls below 60°C (140°F) and vehicle speed is under 60 km/h (37
mph), or 35°C (95°F) and vehicle speed is under 40 km/h (25 mph).
The purpose of 1) and 2) above is to prevent the engine from stalling if the rear wheels lock up.
The purpose of 3) is to cause the torque converter clutch to operate to obtain torque multiplication. The
purpose of 4) is both to improve general driveability, and to speed up transmission warm±up.
Also, while the lock±up system is in operation, the ECM will temporarily turn it off during up±shift or down±
shift in order to decrease shifting shock. AT1±8
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ARRANGEMENT OF COMPONENTS
No. Components Function
1Pattern Select Switch Selects the Manual mode or the Normal mode for shift 1 Pattern Select Switch Selects the Manual mode or the Normal mode for shift
and lock±up timing.
2Crankshaft Position SensorDetects the engine speed 2 Crankshaft Position Sensor Detects the engine speed.
3Park/Neutral Position SwitchDetects the shift lever position
3 Park/Neutral Position Switch Detects the shift lever position.
4Stop Light SwitchDetects if the brake pedal is depressed 4 Stop Light Switch Detects if the brake pedal is depressed.
5Throttle Position SensorDetects the throttle valve opening angle 5 Throttle Position Sensor Detects the throttle valve opening angle.
6O/D Main Switch Prevents up±shift to the O/D gear if the O/D main 6 O/D Main Switch Prevents u shift to the O/D gear if the O/D main
switch is off.
7Cruise Control ECU
This ECU prevents the transmission from shifting into
O/D and prohibits lock up control when the vehicle's 7 Cruise Control ECU O/D and prohibits lock±up control when the vehicle's
speed drops below the cruise control set speed parameter.
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No.1 and No.2 Vehicle Speed Sensor
Detects the vehicle speed. Ordinarily, transmission control
uses signals from the No.2 vehicle speed sensor, and the
No.1 vehicle speed sensor is used as a back±up.
9Engine Coolant Temp SensorDetects the engine coolant temp 9Engine Coolant Temp. SensorDetects the engine coolant temp.
10ECMControls the engine and transmission actuators based on 10ECMControls the engine and transmission actuators based on
signals from each sensor.
11No 1 and No 2 Solenoid ValvesControl the hydraulic pressure applied to each shift valve,
11No.1 and No.2 Solenoid ValvesControl the hydraulic ressure a lied to each shift valve,
and control the gear position and timing.
12
Lock±up Solenoid Valve
(For lock up control pressure modulaControls the hydraulic pressure applied to the lock±up
12(For lock±up control pressure modula-
tion)Controls the hydraulic ressure a lied to the lock u
clutch and controls lock±up timing.
13O/D OFF Indicator Light
Blinks and warns the driver, while the O/D main switch is
pushed in when the electronic control circuit is malfunction
13O/D OFF Indicator Lightpushed in, when the electronic control circuit is malfunction-
ing.
14Kick down SwitchDetects if the accelerator pedal is depressed beyond the 14Kick±down SwitchDetects if the accelerator edal is de ressed beyond the
full throttle valve opening position.
15A/T Fluid Temp SensorDetects the A/T fluid temp 15A/T Fluid Temp. SensorDetects the A/T fluid temp.
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ON±VEHICLE REPAIR
NO.1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT NO.1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
CONNECTOR
2. REMOVE NO.1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and No.1 vehicle speed sensor assembly.
(b) Remove the speedometer driven gear from the No.1 vehicle
speed sensor.
(c) Remove the O±ring from the No.1 vehicle speed sensor.
3. INSTALL NO.1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Coat a new O±ring with A/T fluid and install it to the No.1
vehicle speed sensor.
(b) Install the speedometer driven gear to the No.1 vehicle
speed sensor.
(c) Install the No.1 vehicle speed sensor to the extension
housing and torque the bolt.
Torque: 16 NVm (160 kgfVcm, 12 ftVlbf)
4. CONNECT NO.1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
CONNECTOR
NO.2 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT NO.2 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
CONNECTOR
2. REMOVE NO.2 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the bolt and No.2 vehicle speed sensor.
(b) Remove the O±ring.
3. INSTALL NO.2 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
(a) Coat a new O±ring with A/T fluid and install it to the No.2
vehicle speed sensor.
(b) Install the No.2 vehicle speed sensor to the extension
housing and torque the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
4. CONNECT NO.2 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
CONNECTOR AT1±14
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PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(See page EG±83)
2. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(a) Remove the control shaft lever.
(b) Pry off the lock washer and remove the nut.
(c) Remove the bolt and pull out the park/neutral position switch.
4. INSTALL AND ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH
5. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR
6. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(See page EG±127)
A/T FLUID TEMP. SENSOR
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT A/T FLUID TEMP. SENSOR CONNECTOR
2. REMOVE A/T FLUID TEMP. SENSOR
(a) Remove the A/T fluid temp. sensor.
(b) Remove the O±ring.
3. INSTALL A/T FLUID TEMP. SENSOR
(a) Coat a new O±ring with A/T fluid and install it to the A/T fluid
temp. sensor.
(b) Install the A/T fluid temp. sensor.
VTorque: 15 NVm (150 kgfVcm, 11 ftVlbf)
4. CONNECT A/T FLUID TEMP. SENSOR CONNECTOR
KICK±DOWN SWITCH REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVAL OF KICK±DOWN SWITCH
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and kick±down switch.
(b) Disconnect the kick±down switch connector.
2. INSTALLATION OF KICK±DOWN SWITCH
(a) Connect the kick±down switch connector.
(b) Install the kick±down switch and 3 bolts.
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EXTENSION HOUSING REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, fill A/T fluid and
check fluid lever. (See page AT1±42)
1. RAISE VEHICLE AND POSITION PAN TO CATCH ANY
FLUID THAT MAY DRIP
2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT TOGETHER WITH
CENTER BEARING.
3. DISCONNECT NO. 1 AND NO. 2 VEHICLE SPEED
SENSOR CONNECTORS AND REMOVE SENSORS
4. REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR
5. JACK UP TRANSMISSION SLIGHTLY
Securely support the transmission on a transmission jack.
Lift the transmission slightly to remove weight from the rear
support member.
6. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT MEMBER
Remove the 4 bolts, nuts and support member.
Torque: 25 NVm (260 kgfVcm, 19 ftVlbf)
7. REMOVE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 4 bolts and bracket from the transmission.
Torque: 25 NVm (250 kgfVcm, 18 ftVlbf)
8. REMOVE EXTENSION HOUSING AND GASKET
Remove the 6 bolts. If necessary, tap the extension housing
with a plastic hammer or block of wood to loosen it.
INSTALLATION HINT: The 2 lower bolts are shorter.
Torque: 36 NVm (370 kgfVcm, 27 ftVlbf)
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6. REMOVE REAR CENTER FLOOR CROSSMEMBER
BRACE
Normal Roof:
Remove the 4 bolts and center floor crossmember brace.
Torque: 13 NVm (130 kgfVcm, 9 ftVlbf)
Sport Roof:
Remove the 6 bolts and center floor crossmember brace.
Torque: 13 NVm (130 kgfVcm, 9 ftVlbf)
7. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR±7)
8. REMOVE SHIFT CONTROL ROD
(a) Remove the nut from shift lever.
INSTALLATION HINT: Inspect and adjust the park/ neutral
position switch.
(b) Remove the nut and control rod with the control shaft lever.
Torque: 16 NVm (160 kgfVcm, 12 ftVlbf)
9. DISCONNECT THESE CONNECTORS
w No.1 vehicle speed sensor connector
w No.2 vehicle speed sensor connector
w Solenoid wire connector
w Sensor cover
w A/T fluid temp. sensor connector
w Park/neutral position switch connector
10. DISCONNECT 3 WIRE CLAMPS FROM THE BRACKET
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