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Q08344
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
DI−137
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
10. MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
HINT:
With this test, it can be determined whether the trouble is within
the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transaxle.
(a) Disconnect the solenoid wire.
(b) Inspect the manual driving operation
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond with
the table below.
Shift PositionGear Position
DO/D
23rd
L1st
RReverse
PPawl Lock
HINT:
If the L, 2 and D position gear position are difficult to distinguish,
do the following road test.
While driving, shift through the L, 2 and D positions.
Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift posi-
tion.
If any abnormality is found in the above test, the problem
is in the transaxle itself.
(c) Connect the solenoid wire.
(d) Cancel out the DTC (See step 3).
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DI40C−02
DI−138
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a DTC is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit listed in the table below and proceed to the
page given.
DTC No.
(See page)Detection ItemTrouble AreaMIL*Memory
P0500
(DI−94)Vehicle Speed Sensor
Malfunction
Open or short in vehicle speed sensor circuit
Vehicle speed sensor
Combination meter
ECM
P0750
(DI−146)Shift Solenoid A Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve No. 1)Shift solenoid valve No. 1 is stuck open or closed
Valve body is blocked up or stuck
P0753
(DI−147)Shift Solenoid A Electrical
Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve No. 1)Open or short in shift solenoid valve No. 1 circuit
Shift solenoid valve No. 1
ECM
P0755
(DI−146)Shift Solenoid B Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve No. 2)Shift solenoid valve No. 2 is stuck open or closed
Valve body is blocked up or stuck
P0758
(DI−147)Shift Solenoid ”B” Electrical
Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve No. 2)Open or short in shift solenoid valve No. 2 circuit
Shift solenoid valve No. 2
ECM
P0770
(DI−151)Shift Solenoid E Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve SL)Shift solenoid valve SL is stuck open or closed
Valve body is blocked up or stuck
Lock−up clutch
P0773
(DI−153)Shift Solenoid E Electrical
Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve SL)Open or short in shift solenoid valve SL circuit
Shift solenoid valve SL
ECM
P1780
(DI−156)Park/Neutral Position Switch
MalfunctionShort in park/neutral position switch circuit
Park/neutral position switch
ECM
*: ...... MIL lights up
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DI40D−02
Q08862
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
DI−139
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
PARTS LOCATION
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DI40E−02
Z16062
ECM Terminals
E4E5
E6 DI−140
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
TERMINALS OF ECM
Symbols (Terminal No.)Wiring ColorConditionSTD Voltage (V)
SPD (E6−9) − E1 (E4−14)V−W − BRDisconnect cruise control connector and IG ON
Turn one front wheel slowlyPulse signal is output
Below 1 ↔ 4 − 6
S1 (E4−2) − E1 (E4−14)P−B − BR
IG OFF Disconnect ECM connector11 − 15 Ω
IG ON10 − 14
1st or 2nd gear10 − 14
3rd or O/D gearBelow 1
S2 (E4−15) − E1 (E4−14)P − BR
IG OFF Disconnect ECM connector11 − 15 Ω
IG ONBelow 1
2nd or 3rd gear10 − 14
1st or O/D gearBelow 1
SL (E4−1) − E1 (E4− 4)Y−B − BR
IG OFF Disconnect ECM connector11 − 15 Ω
IG ONBelow 1
Vehicle driving under look−up position10 − 14
OD1 (E6−20) − E1 (E4−14)Y−B − BRIG ON4 − 6
OD2 (E6−7) − E1 (E4−14)LG − BRO/D main switch ON (O/D ON)10 − 14
O/D main switch OFF (O/D OFF)Below 1
L (E6−19) − E1 (E4−14)LG − BRIG ON Shift lever L position10 − 14
IG ON Shift lever other than L positionBelow 1
R (E6−8) − E1 (E4−14)R−B − BRIG ON Shift lever R position10 − 14
IG ON Shift lever other than R positionBelow 1
2 (E−18)− E1 (E4−14)LG−R − BRIG ON Shift lever 2 position10 − 14
IG ON Shift lever other than R positionBelow 1
NSW (E6−22) − E1 (E4−14)B−W − BRIG ON Shift lever P or N positionBelow 1
IG ON Shift lever other than P or N position10 − 14
B/K (E6−4) − E1 (E4−14)G−W − BRIG ON Brake papel is depressed7.5 − 14
IG ON Brake papel is releasedBelow 1
P (E6−15) − E1 (E4−14)R−G − BRPWR pattern7.5 − 14
NORM patternBelow 1
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DI40F−02
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
DI−141
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
If a normal code is displayed during the diagnostic trouble code check but the trouble still occurs, check the
circuits for each symptom in the order given in the charts on the following pages and proceed to the page
given for troubleshooting.
The Matrix Chart is divided into 3 chapters.
Chapter 1: Electronic Circuit Matrix Chart
Chapter 2: On−Vehicle repair Matrix Chart
Chapter 3: Off−Vehicle repair Matrix Chart
When troubleshooting, check Chapter 1 first. If instructions are given in Chapter 1 to proceed to chapter 2
or 3, proceed as instructed.
(1) If the instruction ”Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on matrix chart” is given in the flow
chart for each circuit, proceed to the circuit with the next highest number in the table to continue
the check.
(2) If the trouble still occurs even though there are no abnormalities in any of the other circuits, then
check and replace the ECM.
Chapter 1: Electronic Circuit Matrix Chart
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
No up−shift (A particular gear, from 1st to 3rd gear, is not up−
shifted)7. ECMDI−140
No up−shift (3rd → O/D)
1. O/D main switch & O/D OFF indicator light circuit
2. O/D cancel signal circuit
3. ECMDI−161
DI−166
DI−140
No down−shift (O/D → 3rd)
1. O/D main switch & O/D OFF indicator light circuit
2. O/D cancel signal circuit
3. ECMDI−161
DI−166
DI−140
No down−shift (A particular gear, from 1st to 3rd gear, is not
down−shifted)1. ECMDI−140
No lock−up1. Stop light switch circuit
2. ECMDI−159
DI−140
No lock−up off1. Pattern select switch circuit
2. ECMDI−168
DI−140
Shift point too high or too low1. ECMDI−140
Up−shift to O/D from 3rd while O/D main switch is OFF1. O/D main switch & O/D OFF indicator light circuit
2. ECMDI−161
DI−140
Up−shift to O/D from 3rd while engine is cold1. ECMDI−140
No kick−down1. ECMDI−140
Engine stalls when starting off or stopping1. ECMDI−140
Chapter 2: On−Vehicle Repair
(: A241E, A244E, A245E, A246E Automatic Transaxle Repair Manual Pub. No. RM390U)
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Does not move in any forward position1. Off−vehicle matrix chart−
Does not move in reverse position1. Off−vehicle matrix chart−
Does not move in any position
1. Primary regulator valve
2. Manual valve
3. Throttle valve
4. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
No up−shift (1st → 2nd)1. 1−2 shift valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
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DI−142
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U) No up−shift (2nd → 3rd)
1. 2−3 shift valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
No up−shift (3rd → O/D)1. 3−4 shift valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
No down−shift (O/D → 3rd)1. 3−4 shift valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
No down−shift (3rd → 2nd)1. 2−3 shift valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
No down−shift (2nd → 1st)1. 1−2 shift valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (N → R)1. C2 accumulator
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (N → D)1. C1 accumulator
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (N → L)
1. 1. C1 accumulator
2. Low coast modulator valve
3. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (1st → 2nd (D position) )
1. Accumulator control valve
2. B
2 Accumulator
3. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (1st → 2nd (2 position) )
1. B2 accumulator
2. Accumulator control valve
3. 2nd coast modulator valve
4. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (1st → 2nd → 3rd → O/D)1. Throttle valve
2. Primary regulator valve
Harsh engagement (2nd → 3rd)
1. C2 accumulator
2. Accumulator control valve
3. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (3rd → O/D)
1. B2 accumulator
2. C
3 accumulator
3. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (O/D → 3rd)1. B4 accumulator
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (3rd → 2nd)1. C2 Accumulator
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Slip (Forward & Reverse)1. Primary regulator valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Slip (R position)1. Off−vehicle matrix chart−
Slip (1st)1. Off−vehicle matrix chart−
Slip (2nd)1. Off−vehicle matrix chart−
Slip (3rd)1. Off−vehicle matrix chart−
Slip (O/D)1. Off−vehicle matrix chart−
No engine braking (1st (L position))1. Low coast modulator valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
No engine braking (2nd (2 position))1. 2nd coast modulator valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
No kick−down
1. 1−2 shift valve
2. 2−3 shift valve
3. 3−4 shift valve
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− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
DI−143
1996 RAV4 (RM447U) Poor acceleration
1. Primary regulator valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
No lock−up1. Look−up relay valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
−
Chapter 3: Off−Vehicle Repair
(: A241E, A244E, A245E, A246E Automatic Transaxle Repair Manual Pub. No. RM390U)
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Does not move in any forward position1. Forward clutch (C1)
Does not move in reverse position
1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. 1st and reverse brake (B
3)
3. U/D brake (B
4)
Does not move in any position
1. Torque converter clutch
2. Oil pump
3. U/D one−way clutch (F
3)
4. Front planetary gear
5. Rear planetary gear
6. On−vehicle matrix chart
AX−20
−
No up−shift (1st → 2nd)
1. 2nd brake (B2)
2. No. 1 one−way clutch (F
1)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
No up−shift (2nd → 3rd)1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
No up−shift (3rd → O/D)1. U/D brake (C3)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
No down−shift (O/D → 3rd)
1. U/D brake (B4)
2. U/D one−way clutch (F
3)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
No down−shift (3rd → 2nd)1. No. 1 one−way clutch (F1)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
No down−shift (2nd → 1st)1. No. 2 one−way clutch (F2)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (N → R)
1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. 1st and reverse brake (B
3)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (N → D)1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (N → L)
1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. 1st and reverse brake (B
3)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (1st → 2nd (D position))
1. 2nd brake (B2)
2. No. 1 one−way clutch (F
1)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (1st → 2nd (2 position))
1. 2nd coast brake (B1)
2. 2nd brake (B
2)
3. No. 1 one−way clutch (F
1)
4. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (1st → 2nd → 3rd → O/D)1. On−vehicle matrix chart−
Harsh engagement (2nd → 3rd)1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (3rd → O/D)1. U/D clutch (C3)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
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DI−144
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U) Harsh engagement (O/D → 3rd)
1. U/D brake (B4)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (3rd → 2nd)1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
Harsh engagement (Lock−up)1. Torque converter clutchAX−20
Slip (Forward & reverse)
1. Torque converter clutch
2. Oil pump
3. On−vehicle matrix chartAX−20
−
Slip (R position)1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. 1st and reverse brake (B
3)
Slip (1st)
1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. No. 2 one−way clutch (F
2)
3. U/D one−way clutch (F
3)
Slip (2nd)
1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. 2nd brake (B
2)
3. No. 1 one−way clutch (F
1)
4. U/D one−way clutch (F
3)
Slip (3rd)
1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. Direct clutch (C
2)
3. U/D one−way clutch (F
3)
Slip (O/D)
1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. Direct clutch (C
2)
3. U/D clutch (C
3)
No engine braking (1st (L position))1. 1st and reverse brake (B3)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
No engine braking (2nd (2 position))1. 2nd coast brake (B1)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
−
No kick−down1. On−vehicle matrix chart−
Poor acceleration
1. Torque converter clutch
2. Forward clutch (C
1)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart
AX−20
−
No lock−up1. Torque converter clutch
2. On−vehicle matrix chartAX−20
−
Engine stalls when staring off or stopping1. Torque converter clutchAX−20