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8Note
•Purpose of this step is to determine if
WDS or equivalent is communicating with
PCM.
Reconnect appropriate sensor connector.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Attempt to access ECT PID.
Can ECT PID be accessed?Yes Go to next step.
No Go to Step 11.
9 Are DTCs present for two or more sensors
connected to PCM terminal 91?
Sensor connected to PCM terminal 91:
•Accelerator position sensor. (P0122, P0123,
P0222, P0223).
•ECT sensor (P0117, P0118)
•Fuel pressure sensor (P0192, P0193)
•Fuel temperature sensor (P0182, P0183)
•MAF/IAT sensor (P0102, P0103, P0112,
P0113)
•IAT sensor No.2 (P0097, P0098)Yes Go to next step.
No Repair open GND circuit to sensor where constant
voltage circuit inspection failed.
10 Turn engine switch to OFF.
Disconnect WDS or equivalent from DLC-2.
Disconnect PCM connector.
Measure resistance between GND circuit at
appropriate sensor connector and PCM
connector terminal 91.
Is resistance less than 5.0 ohms?Yes Reconnect sensor connector.
Go to appropriate DTC test.
No Repair open GND circuit.
11 Turn engine switch OFF.
Disconnect PCM connector.
Measure resistance between battery negative
terminal and PCM terminals 65, 85, 103 and
104.
Is each resistance less than 5.0 ohms?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair open GND circuit.
12 Turn engine switch to OFF.
Measure resistance between GND circuit at
following sensor connector and GND:
•Accelerator position sensor
•ECT sensor
•BARO sensor
•Fuel pressure sensor
•Fuel temperature sensor
•MAF/IAT sensor
•IAT sensor No.2
Is resistance below 5.0 ohms?Yes GND circuits are okay.
Inspect sensor connector for constant voltage again.
No Inspect for open GND circuit.
13 Turn engine switch to OFF.
Disconnect accelerator position sensor.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Measure voltage between constant voltage
circuit at accelerator position sensor and battery
negative terminal.
Is voltage less than 0.5V?Yes Inspect sensor connector for constant voltage again.
No Repair constant voltage circuit shorted power in
harness.
14 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
J2–9
J2
No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note
1. Separate the fuel pipe nearby engine hanger.
2. Support the engine using the SST before
removing the No.1 engine mount.
3. Remove the No.1 engine mount.
Manual Transaxle Removal Note
1. Remove the stud of the No.4 engine mount.
2. Loosen the SST (49 E017 5A0)and lean the
engine toward the transaxle.
3. Support the transaxle on a jack.
4. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
5. Remove the transaxle.
9 Lower arm (front, rear) ball joint
(See Section R)
10 Damper fork
11 Tie-rod end ball joint
(See N–8 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
(MZR-CD (RF Turbo)) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
12 Stabilizer control link
13 Drive shaft (left side)
(SeeSection M)
14 Drive shaft (right side)
(SeeSection M)
15 Joint shaft
(SeeSection M)
16 Flexible pipe
(See F2–57 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)17 No.1 engine mount
(See J2–9 No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Removal
Note)
(See J2–11 No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note)
18 Crossmember bracket
19 Crossmember, steering pipe
(See Section R)
20 No.4 engine mount bracket
(See J2–10 No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note)
21 No.4 engine mount rubber
(See J2–10 No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note)
22 Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side)
23 Manual transaxle
(See J2–9 Manual Transaxle Removal Note)
(See J2–10 Manual Transaxle Installation Note)
49 E017 5A0
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STUD
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Bold frames:New specifications
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OUTLINEA6E571401030201•Adopted new JA5AX-EL automatic transaxle.
•Newly designed FF type five-speed automatic transaxle.
—Use of 3 sets of planetary gears, and a wider gear ratio setting realizes improvement of acceleration-from-
standing-start performance, fuel economy, and quietness. Also, by placement of two sets of planetary gears
in parallel with one set, the automatic transaxle is more compact.
•Adopted 2-4 brake clutch.
—Adopted a wet-type, multi-plate 2-4 brake clutch instead of the 2-4 brake band used in the past, for
smoother gear switching performance.
•Adopted centrifugal balance clutch
—The newly adopted centrifugal balance clutch pushes the clutch piston forcefully to low and high clutch by
centrifugal hydraulic pressure for smoother gear switching with batter response.
•Adopted controller area network (CAN)
—By adopting CAN, The TCM is always in contact with other computers in the car and controls the automatic
transaxle properly. This has also made troubleshooting diagnosis easier for the entire vehicle.
•Solenoid, sensor
—Adoption of four duty-type solenoids, five ON-OFF type solenoids, and three revolving sensors realizes
finer, more expedient control of gear shifting performance.
•Adoption of revers inhibit control
—If the reverse position is selected by mistake while driving in forward motion, the reverse inhibit control
system will cancel the operation electronically and set the position to neutral as a safety enhancement.
Outline of Operation
•The operation of the electronic automatic transaxle is classified into three systems: the electronic control
system, the hydraulic pressure control system, and the powertrain system (includes the torque converter
system.)
Electronic control system
•According to the signals from the switches and sensors in the input system, the TCM outputs the signal
which matches the present driving condition to the ON/OFF type solenoids and the duty-cycle type
solenoids in the hydraulic pressure control system.
Hydraulic pressure control system
•According to the signals from the TCM, each solenoid operates to switch the hydraulic passages in the
control valve body and controls the clutch engagement pressure.
•The line pressure is adjusted by the duty-cycle type pressure control solenoid. The hydraulic passages
are switched by the ON/OFF type solenoids and the clutch engagement pressure is controlled by the
duty-cycle type solenoids.
Powertrain system
•The driving force from the engine is transmitted through the torque converter to the transaxle.
•The transmitted driving force operates each clutch and brake according to the clutch engagement
pressure from the duty-cycle type solenoid, and the planetary gears change the gear ratio to the
optimal driving force. The changed driving force is transmitted through the differential to the axle shaft
and then the tires.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
K2–12
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Electronic Control Item and Control
Component Description (Electronic Control)
Control item Contents
Shift control•Detects engine load condition and vehicle speed. Shifts to the best gear
position according to the programmed automatic shift diagram.
Line pressure control•Generates line pressure matching the engine load condition and driving
conditions. Optimizes line pressure for each shift. When the ATF
temperature is low, automatically optimizes line pressure for quick clutch
engagement.
Revers inhibition control•When the shift lever is shifted to R position while the vehicle is running
forward at approx. 30 km/h{19 mph} or more, the TCM turns the neutral
shift solenoid valve on and drains the low and reverse brake hydraulic
pressure. Due to this, the transaxle shifts to neutral.
Shift transient control•Adjusts transient hydraulic pressure according to engine load and
vehicle driving conditions when shifting using the pressure control
solenoid, 2-4 brake solenoid valve, the high clutch solenoid valve, and
each accumulator control valve.
•Temporarily lowers engine torque during shift (up and down) to improve
shift feel
•The lock timing for the reduction brake band is controlled by the control
of the reduction timing solenoid valve ON/OFF timing.
•The lock timing for the clutch brake is controlled by the control of shift
solenoid A, B, and C ON/OFF timing.
Feedback control•Corrects clutch engagement pressure and timing on drain side to
compensate for changes in engine performance and changes in
transaxle
TCC control•Controls TCC according to the programmed TCC points
N-D select control•When a driving range is selected from P/N, the fuel injection amount is
controlled to prevent fluctuation in engine speed.
Slope mode control•Changes the shift point to prevent frequent shifting up/down when
climbing hills
OBD system•Detects and/or memorizes failure of input/output part and transaxle
condition
Part name Function
Input system TR switch•Detects selector lever ranges/positions
Input/turbine speed sensor•Detects reverse clutch drum revolution speed
Intermediate sensor•Detects output gear revolution speed
Vehicle speedometer sensor•Detects parking gear revolution speed
TFT sensor•Detects the ATF temperature
Brake switch•Detects the brake pedal depressed
Cruise control module (in cruise actuator)•When the cruise control is in use, the signal detects when the
difference between the target speed and actual speed
exceeds specification
M range switch•Detects selector lever shifted M range
Up switch•Detects up shift in M range
Down switch•Detects down shift in M range
CAN signal Throttle position signal•Input throttle opening angle from PCM
Engine torque signal
(without torque down)•Input engine torque from PCM
Engine torque signal (with
torque down)•Input engine torque from PCM
Engine torque signal (loss
torque)•Input engine loss torque from PCM
Torque reduced signal•Detects signals indicating torque down availability
Engine coolant
temperature signal•Input engine coolant temperature from PCM
Engine speed signal•Input engine speed from PCM
Battery OFF signal•Detect negative battery cable disconnected
4 wheel speed signal•Input wheel speed from ABS HU/CM or DSC HU/CM
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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Output system ON/OFF
typeShift solenoid A•Switches ON and OFF based on electric signals from the
TCM, changes hydraulic circuit to control shifting
Shift solenoid B•Switches ON and OFF based on electric signals from the
TCM, changes hydraulic circuit to control shifting
Shift solenoid C•Switches ON and OFF based on electric signals from the
TCM, changes hydraulic circuit to control shifting
Reduction timing solenoid
valve•Switches ON and OFF based on electric signals from the
TCM, changes hydraulic circuit to control shifting
Neutral shift solenoid valve•Switches ON and OFF based on electric signals from the
TCM, changes hydraulic circuit to control shifting
Duty type
Pressure control solenoid•Switches ON and OFF based on electric signal (duty signals)
from the TCM adjusts line pressure to match driving
conditions
2-4 brake solenoid valve•Switches ON and OFF based on electric signal (duty signals)
from the TCM adjusts line pressure to match driving
conditions
High clutch solenoid valve•Switch ON and OFF based on electric signal (duty signals)
from the TCM adjusts line pressure to match driving
conditions
TCC solenoid valve•Switch ON and OFF based on electric signal (duty signals)
from the TCM to control TCC
CAN signal Reduce torque signal•Sends signals to the PCM during shifting
Range signal•Output transaxle load condition to PCM
Turbine speed signal•Output turbine speed to PCM
ATF temperature signal•Output ATF high temperature signal to PCM
TCC signal•Output TCC signal to PCM
Racing select signal•Requests fuel cut when selector lever is shifted during racing
MIL indicate request signal•Requests MIL illumination when failure is detected by
diagnosis function
AT warning light request
signal•Requests AT warning light indication when failure is detected
by diagnosis function for ATX Part name Function
ComponentControl item
Shift
controlLine
pressure
controlReverse
inhibition
controlShift
transient
controlFeedbac
k controlTCC
controlN-D
select
controlSlope
mode
controlOBD
system
Input
TR switch XXXXXXX X
Input/turbine
speed sensorX XXXXXX
Intermediate
sensorXXX X
Vehicle
speedometer
sensorXXXXXXXXX
TFT sensor XX XXXX X
Brake switch X X X
Cruise control
module (4GR
inhibit signal)XX
M range switch X X
Up switch X X
Down switch X X
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
TORQUE CONVERTER DESCRIPTIONA6E571419100201Outline
•The JA5AX-EL uses a three-element, single-gear, two-phase torque converter with torque converter clutch
(TCC) mechanism.
•The torque converter efficiently matches the output characteristic of AJ engine.
•By matching the output characteristics of the engine in order to optimize the configuration of the impellers, the
torque converter increases the capacity coefficient in the practical range, thereby improving drivability and fuel
economy.
•The TCC mechanism under certain conditions transmits the drive force by automatically connecting the pump
impeller with the turbine runner as opposed to using fluid. Therefore it prevents the torque converter from
slipping.
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AMU0517S014
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
K2–59
K2
Operation
Upshift clutch engagement pressure feedback
•Clutch pressure (2) is learned so that gear shift time (1) becomes a predetermined target value, and thus
changes in performance and changes in the transaxle over time are minimized based on past gear shift results.
Upshift timing feedback (release-side clutch pressure)
•Clutch pressure release timing on the release side (2) is learned so that the change in engine speed (1) is
optimized, and thus clutch pressures on the engagement and release sides are optimized.
End Of SieN-D SELECT CONTROL DESCRIPTIONA6E571418901207•When the selector lever is switched from the P or N position to the driving ranges, or vice versa, the engine
speed change is minimized by regulating fuel injection volume in order to improve select feel.
•Range signals are output to the PCM in the following instances:
When the selector lever is switched from the P or N position to the driving ranges, or vice versa, and the
specified time has elapsed.
•The PCM regulates fuel injection volume based on inhibitor signals prevent change in engine speed.
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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CONTROL DESCRIPTIONA6E571418901208Outline
Features
•The TCM selects the TCC schedule according to the gear selected by the transaxle. 50 Hz (20 ms cycle) on/off
signals are relayed from the TCC schedule and speed sensor and throttle opening angle to the duty cycle TCC
solenoid valve to control TCC.
8PCM
9 TFT sensor
10 TCM
11 TR switch
12 Pressure control solenoid
13 2-4 brake solenoid valve14 High clutch solenoid valve
15 GND return
16 R
17 D
18 N
19 P
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AMU0517S039
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnostic procedure
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Diagnostic procedure
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Diagnostic procedure
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Go to symptom troubleshooting No.4
“Engine stalls-after start/at idle”.
(See Section F.)
•Is engine control system okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to
inspection results.
2•Remove torque converter.
•Inspect torque converter.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
•Is torque converter okay?Yes•Inspect for bend, damage or kinks of oil cooler line
pipes. If okay, overhaul control valve body and repair or
replace any defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
•If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and
repair or replace any defective parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
No Replace torque converter.
3•Verify test results.
—If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
—If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Informations and perform repair or diagnosis.
—If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed.
—If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM.
25 Engine stalls when driving at slow speeds or stopping
DESCRIPTION•Engine stalls when brake pedal depressed while driving at low speed or stopping.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Malfunction is on engine control side (e.g. Fuel injection control, IAC system)
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Go to symptom troubleshooting No.10 “Low
idle/stalls during deceleration”.
(See Section F.)
•Is engine control system okay?Yes Go to symptom troubleshooting No.24 “Engine stalls when
shifted to D range, or in R position”.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to
inspection results.
2•Verify test results.
—If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
—If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Informations and perform repair or diagnosis.
—If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed.
—If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM.
26Starter does not work
DESCRIPTION•Starter does not work even when P or N position.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Selector lever misadjustment.
•TR switch misadjustment.
•Open or short circuit in TR switch.
27 Gear position indicator light does not illuminate in M range
DESCRIPTION•Gear position indicator light in instrument cluster does not illuminate in M range and ignition switch at
on.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•M range switch, gear position indicator light or related wiring harness malfunction.
Note
•Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic
and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1•Are other indicator lights illuminated with
ignition switch on? Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect meter fuse.