1999 TOYOTA CAMRY Shifting

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEOPERATION ±
AX±7
2. ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
The electronic control system for controlling the shift timing and the operation of the lock±up clutch is
composed of the following 3 parts:
(a) Sensors: These sense the vehicle speed and throttle position and send this data to the ECM in the form
of electronic signals.
(b) ECM: This determines the shift and lock±up timing based upon the signals from the sensors.
(c) Actuators: Solenoid valves divert hydraulic pressure from one circuit of the hydraulic control unit to
another, thus controlling shifting and lock±up timing.

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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM Check Sheet
Customer's Name
Driver's Name
Data Vehicle
Brought in
License No.
Model and Model
Year
Frame No.
Engine Model
Odometer Reading
Problem Symptoms
Engine does
not Start
Difficult to
Start
Poor Idling
Poor
Driveaability
Engine Stall
Others
Engine does not crankNo initial combustionNo complete combustion
Engine cranks slowly
Other
Incorrect first idleIdling rpm is abnormalHigh ( rpm)Low ( rpm)
Rough idling
Other
HesitationBack fireMuffler explosion (after±fire)Surging
Knocking
Other
Soon after startingAfter accelerator pedal depressed
After accelerator pedal released
During A/C operation
Shifting from N to D
Other
Datas Problem
Occurred
Problem Frequency
Condition When
Problem Occurs
Weather
Engine Operation
Engine Temperature Place Outdoor
TemperatureConstant
Sometimes ( times per day/month)Once only
Other
Fine
CloudyRainySnowyVarious/Other
Hot
Warm CoolCold (approx. °F/ °C)
Highway
SuburbsInner cityUphillDownhill
Rough road
Other
Cold
Warming upAfter warming upAny temperatureOther
Starting
Just after starting ( min.)IdlingRacing
Driving
Constant speedAccelerationDeceleration
A/C switch ON/OFF
Other
Condition of MILRemains on Sometimes light up Does not light up
NormalMalfunction code(s) (code )
Freezed frame data ( )
NormalMalfunction code(s) (code )
Freezed frame data ( )
Normal Mode
(Precheck)
Check Mode DTC InspectionInspector's
Name
km
miles
DI±2
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE (5S±FE)
237 Author: Date:
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK

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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM Check Sheet
Customer's Name
Driver's Name
Date Vehicle
Brought in
License No.
Model and Model
Year
Frame No.
Engine Model
Odometer Reading
Problem Symptoms
Engine does
not Start
Difficult to
Start
Poor Idling
Poor
Driveability
Engine Stall
Others
Engine does not crankNo initial combustionNo complete combustion
Engine cranks slowly
Other
Incorrect first idleIdling rpm is abnormalHigh ( rpm)Low ( rpm)
Rough idling
Other
HesitationBack fireMuffler explosion (after±fire)Surging
Knocking
Other
Soon after startingAfter accelerator pedal depressed
After accelerator pedal released
During A/C operation
Shifting from N to D
Other
Dates Problem
Occurred
Problem Frequency
Condition When
Problem Occurs
Weather
Engine Operation
Engine Temperature Place Outdoor
TemperatureConstant
Sometimes ( times per day/month)Once only
Other
Fine
CloudyRainySnowyVarious/Other
Hot
Warm CoolCold (approx. °F/ °C)
Highway
SuburbsInner cityUphillDownhill
Rough road
Other
Cold
Warming upAfter warming upAny temperatureOther
Starting
Just after starting ( min.)IdlingRacing
Driving
Constant speedAccelerationDeceleration
A/C switch ON/OFF
Other
Condition of MILRemains on Sometimes light up Does not light up
NormalMalfunction code(s) (code )
Freezed frame data ( )
NormalMalfunction code(s) (code )
Freezed frame data ( )
Normal Mode
(Precheck)
Check Mode DTC InspectionInspector's
Name
km
miles
DI±196
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE (1MZ±FE)
431 Author: Date:
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK

DI02U±02
Vehicle Brought to Workshop
Customer Problem Analysis
Check DTC and Freeze Frame Data (Precheck)
Record or Print DTC and Freeze Frame Data P.
DI±389
Clear DTC and Freeze Frame Data P. DI±389
Visual Inspection
Setting the Check Mode Diagnosis P.
DI±389
1
Items insideare titles of pages in this manual, with the
page number indicated in the bottom portion. See the indicated
pages for detailed explanations.
P.
DI±388
Connect an OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand±held tester to DLC3.
If the display shows ºUNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLEº when you have connected the
scan tool / TOYOTA hand±held tester, inspect DLC3 P.
DI±389
2
3
4
5
6
Symptom does not occur
Problem Symptom Confirmation8
7Symptom Simulation
P.
IN±21Symptom occurs
DTC CheckP. DI±389OK Code11Preliminary Check
P.
DI±389
DTC Chart
P. DI±401Mechanical System Test
P.
DI±389
Manual Shifting Test
P.
DI±389 OK
OK
Chapter 1
(Electronic)Chapter 2
(On±Vehicle)
P.
DI±405 OK
Chapter 3
(Off±Vehicle)OK Problem Symptoms Table± P. DI±405
Circuit
Inspection
O/D Cancel Signal Check

O/D Main Switch & O/D OFF Indica-
tor Light Circuit Check
NG
Parts Inspection
NG
NGNG
Identification of ProblemRepairConfirmation TestEnd
NG
NG
12NG
13
14
15
16 17 9
10
P. DI±405P. DI±405
P. DI±428 to DI±431
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A140E)
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Q00519
AT3417
OK if hot
Add if hot DI±394
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(3) Check for abnormal noises during acceleration and deceleration, and for shock at up±shift and
down±shift.
(c) L position test
Shift into the 2 position and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check the following points:
(1) Check no up±shift.
While running in the L position, check that there is no up±shift to 2nd gear.
(2) Check engine braking.
While running in the L position, release the accelerator pedal and check the engine braking ef-
fect.
(3) Check for abnormal noises during acceleration and deceleration.
(d) R position test
Shift into the R position and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check for slipping.
CAUTION:
Before conducting this test ensure that the test area is free from people and obstruction.
(e) P position test
Stop the vehicle on a grade (more than 5°) and after shifting into the P position, release the parking
brake. Then, check to see that the parking lock pawl holds the vehicle in place.
5. BASIC INSPECTION
(a) Check the fluid level.
HINT:

Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at
normal operating temperature.
Fluid temp.: 70 ± 80 °C (158 ± 176 °F)

Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough refer-
ence when the fluid is replaced or the engine does not
run.
(1) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the park-
ing brake.
(2) With the engine idling and the brake pedal de-
pressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P
to L position and return to P position.
(3) Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range.
If the level is not within the range, add new fluid.
Fluid type: ATF D±II or DEXRON®III (DEXRON®II)
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(b) Check the fluid condition.
If the level is not within the hot range.

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Q01561
P
R
N
AT4478
Neutral Basic line
Groove
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(f) Inspect and adjust the shift lever position.
When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other
positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly
and accurately to each position and that the position indi-
cator is aligned with the correct position.
If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out
the following adjustment procedures.
(1) Loosen the nut on the shift lever.
(2) Push the control shaft fully rearward.
(3) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to N posi-
tion.
(4) Set the shift lever to N position.
(5) While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R
position side, tighten the shift lever nut.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
(6) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle
moves forward when shifting the lever from the N to
D position and reverses when shifting it to the R
position.
(g) Inspect and adjust the park/neutral position.
Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever
only in the N or P position, but not in other positions.
If it is not as stated above, carry out the following adjustment
procedures.
(1) Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and set
the shift lever to the N position.
(2) Align the groove and neutral basic line.
(3) Hold the switch in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in´lbf)
For continuity inspection of the park/neutral position
switch, see page DI±424.
(h) Check the idle speed.
Idle speed : 750 ± 50 rpm
(In N position and air conditioner OFF)

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DI±400
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8. MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
HINT:
By 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 to the
table below.
While driving, shift through the L, 2 and D positions.
Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift posi-
tion.
Shift PositionGear Position
DO/D
23rd
L1st
RReverse
PPawl Lock
HINT:
If the L, 2 and D gear positions are difficult to distinguish, do the
above test.
If any abnormality is found in the above test, the problem is in
the transaxle itself.
(c) Connect the solenoid wire.
(d) Clear out the DTC (See page DI±389).

Position
NORMALSHIFT SOLENOID NO.1
MALFUNCTIONING
Solenoid valveNo.1 No.2GearSHIFT SOLENOID NO.2
MALFUNCTIONINGBOTH SOLENOIDS MAL-
FUNCTIONINGSolenoid valve
No.1 No.2GearSolenoid valve
No.1 No.2GearGear when shift selector is
manually operated
D
2
LON
ONOFF
ON
ON OFF
OFF OFF
ON
ONOFF
ON
ON OFF
ON
ON ONOFF1st
2nd
3rd
O/D
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2ndX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
XON
ON
OFF
OFFON
ON
ON3rd 3rd
O/D
3rd
3rd
1st
2ndX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X ON
ON OFF OFF
OFF
ON
ON1st
1st O/D O/D
3rd
1st
1stO/D O/D O/D
O/D
3rd 3rd
3rd
1st
1st
X: MalfunctionsON
ON3rd
3rdO/D
3rd
OFF OFF
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DTC P0753, P0758 Shift Solenoid A/B Electrical Malfunc-
tion (Shift Solenoid Valve No.1/No.2)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Shifting from 1st to O/D is performed in combination with ON and OFF of the shift solenoid valves No.1 and
No.2 controlled by ECM. If an open or short circuit occurs in either of the shift solenoid valves, the ECM con-
trols the remaining normal shift solenoid valve to allow the vehicle to be operated smoothly (Fail safe func-
tion).
Fail Safe Function:
If either of the shift solenoid valve circuits develops an open or short, the ECM turns the other shift solenoid
ON and OFF to shift to the gear positions shown in the table below. The ECM also turns the shift solenoid
valve SL OFF at the same time. If both solenoids are malfunction, hydraulic control cannot be performed
electronically and must be done manually.
Manual shifting as shown in the following table must be done (In the case of a short circuit, the ECM stops
sending current to the short circuited solenoid).
Check the shift solenoid valve No.1 when DTC P0753 is output and check the shift solenoid valve No.2 when
DTC P0758 is output.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0753
P0758
The ECM checks for an open or short circuit in the shift sole-
noid valves No.1 and No.2 circuit when it changes gear posi-
tion.
The ECM records DTC P0753 or P0758 if condition (a) or (b) is
detected once, but it does not light up MIL.
After 1 sec. ECM detects condition (a) or (b) in a trip again, it
causes the MIL to light up.
(a) When the solenoid is energized, the solenoid resistance is
8 W or less and is counted.
(b) When the solenoid is not energized, the solenoid resistance
is 100 kW or more and is counted.

Open or short in shift solenoid valve No.1/No.2 circuit

Shift solenoid valve No.1/No.2

ECM
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