Throttle (Accelerator) Position Sensor
DESCRIPTION
The throttle (accelerator) position sensor detects the throttle valve
position and sends a signal to the TCM.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS LOGIC
Diagnostic trouble code Malfunction is detected when ...Check items
(Possible cause)
: THROTTLE POSI SEN
TCM receives an excessively low or
high voltage from the sensor.IHarness or connectors
(The sensor circuit is open or
shorted.)
IThrottle (accelerator) position sensor
: 3rd judgement flicker
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
Remarks: Specification data are reference values.
Monitor item Condition Specification
Throttle (accelerator) position sensorFully-closed throttle Approximately 0.5V
Fully-open throttle Approximately 4V
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the
malfunction is eliminated.
1) Start engine.
2) Select ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode with CONSULT-II.
3) Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Selector lever in ªDº position, vehicle speed higher than
10 km/h (6 MPH), throttle opening greater than 1/2 of the
full throttle position and driving for more than 3 seconds.
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1) Start engine.
2) Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Selector lever in ªDº position, vehicle speed higher than
10 km/h (6 MPH), throttle opening greater than 1/2 of the
full throttle position and driving for more than 3 seconds.
3) Perform self-diagnosis.
Refer to SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (Without
CONSULT-II), AT-15.
NAT262
SAT808H
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR THROTTLE POSI SEN
AT-60
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
Perform diagnostic test mode II (self-
diagnostic results) for engine control.
Refer to EC section [ªMalfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)º, ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº].
OK
ENG
Check throttle (accelerator)
position sensor circuit for
engine control. Refer to
EC section [ªTROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS FOR ªTHRTL
(ACCEL) POSI SENº].
CHECK INPUT SIGNAL.
1. Turn ignition switch to ªONº posi-
tion.
(Do not start engine.)
2. Select ªECU INPUT SIGNALSº in
Data Monitor.
3. Read out the value of ªTHRTL
POS SENº.
Voltage:
Fully-closed throttle:
Approximately 0.5V
Fully-open throttle:
Approximately 4V
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1. Turn ignition switch to ªONº posi-
tion. (Do not start engine.)
2. Check voltage between TCM ter-
minalsq
32andq42while accelerator
pedal is depressed slowly.
Voltage:
Fully-closed throttle valve:
Approximately 0.4V
Fully-open throttle valve:
Approximately 4V
(Voltage rises gradually in
response to throttle position)
OK
ENG
Check harness for short or
open between ECM and
TCM regarding throttle
(accelerator) position sen-
sor circuit. (Main harness)
CHECK THROTTLE (ACCELERATOR)
POSITION SWITCH.
Refer to ªCHECK THROTTLE (ACCEL-
ERATOR) POSITION SWITCHº, AT-88.
OK
ENG
Repair or replace dam-
aged parts.
Perform ªSELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE CON-
FIRMATION PROCEDUREº, AT-60.
OK
ENG
1. Perform TCM input/
output signal inspection.
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin
terminals for damage or
loose connection with
harness connector.
INSPECTION END
YAT299
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR THROTTLE POSI SEN
Throttle (Accelerator) Position Sensor (Cont'd)
AT-61
Shift Solenoid Valve A
DESCRIPTION
Shift solenoid valves A and B are turned ªONº or ªOFFº by the TCM
in response to signals sent from the park/neutral position switch,
vehicle speed and throttle position sensors. Gears will then be
shifted to the optimum position.
Gear position1234
Shift solenoid valve A ON OFF OFF ON
Shift solenoid valve B ON ON OFF OFF
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS LOGIC
Diagnostic trouble code Malfunction is detected when ...Check items
(Possible cause)
: SHIFT SOLENOID/V A
TCM detects an improper voltage drop
when it tries to operate the solenoid
valve.IHarness or connectors
(The solenoid circuit is open or
shorted.)
IShift solenoid valve A
: 4th judgement flicker
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the
malfunction is eliminated.
1) Start engine.
2) Select ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode with CONSULT-II.
3) Drive vehicle in D
1,D2position.
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1) Start engine.
2) Drive vehicle in D
1,D2position.
3) Perform self-diagnosis.
Refer to SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (Without
CONSULT-II), AT-15.
SAT341H
YAT343
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SHIFT SOLENOID/V A
AT-63
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT.
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Disconnect terminal cord assembly con-
nector in engine compartment.
3. Check resistance between terminalq
2
and ground.
Resistance: 20 - 40W
OK
ENG
1. Remove control valve
assembly. Refer to
AT-113.
2. Check the following
items:
IShift solenoid valve A
Refer to ªCOMPONENT
INSPECTIONº below.
IHarness of terminal cord
assembly for short or
open
CHECK POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT.
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Disconnect TCM harness connector.
3. Check resistance between terminalq
2
and TCM harness connector terminal
q
11.
Resistance:
Approximately 0W
If OK, check harness for short to
ground and short to power.
4. Reinstall any part removed.
OK
ENG
Repair open circuit or short
to ground or short to power
in harness or connector.
Perform ªSELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE CON-
FIRMATION PROCEDUREº, AT-63.
OK
ENG
1. Perform TCM input/
output signal inspection.
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin
terminals for damage or
loose connection with
harness connector.
INSPECTION END
COMPONENT INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve A
IFor removal, refer to AT-139.
Resistance check
ICheck resistance between terminalq
2and ground.
Solenoid valve Terminal No.Resistance
(Approx.)
Shift solenoid
valve Aq
2Ground 20 - 40W
Operation check
ICheck solenoid valve by listening for its operating sound while
applying battery voltage to the terminalq
2and ground.
YAT300
YAT301
YAT302
YAT303
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SHIFT SOLENOID/V A
Shift Solenoid Valve A (Cont'd)
AT-64
Shift Solenoid Valve B
DESCRIPTION
Shift solenoid valves A and B are turned ªONº or ªOFFº by the TCM
in response to signals sent from the park/neutral position switch,
vehicle speed and throttle (accelerator) position sensors. Gears will
then be shifted to the optimum position.
Gear position1234
Shift solenoid valve A ON OFF OFF ON
Shift solenoid valve B ON ON OFF OFF
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS LOGIC
Diagnostic trouble code Malfunction is detected when ...Check items
(Possible cause)
: SHIFT SOLENOID/V B
TCM detects an improper voltage drop
when it tries to operate the solenoid
valve.IHarness or connectors
(The solenoid circuit is open or
shorted.)
IShift solenoid valve B
: 5th judgement flicker
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the
malfunction is eliminated.
1) Start engine.
2) Select ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode with CONSULT-II.
3) Drive vehicle in D
1,D2,D3position.
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1) Start engine.
2) Drive vehicle in D
1,D2,D3position.
3) Perform self-diagnosis.
Refer to SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (Without
CONSULT-II), AT-15.
SAT341H
SAT812H
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SHIFT SOLENOID/V B
AT-66
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT.
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Disconnect terminal cord assembly con-
nector in engine compartment.
3. Check resistance between terminalq
1
and ground.
Resistance: 20 - 40W
OK
ENG
1. Remove control valve
assembly. Refer to
AT-139.
2. Check the following
items:
IShift solenoid valve B
Refer to ªCOMPONENT
INSPECTIONº below.
IHarness of terminal cord
assembly for short or
open
CHECK POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT.
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Disconnect TCM harness connector.
3. Check resistance between terminalq
1
and TCM harness connector terminal
q
12.
Resistance:
Approximately 0W
If OK, check harness for short to
ground and short to power.
4. Reinstall any part removed.
OK
ENG
Repair open circuit or short
to ground or short to power
in harness or connector.
Perform ªSELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE CON-
FIRMATION PROCEDUREº, AT-66.
OK
ENG
1. Perform TCM input/
output signal inspection.
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin
terminals for damage or
loose connection with
harness connector.
INSPECTION END
COMPONENT INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve B
IFor removal, refer to AT-139.
Resistance check
ICheck resistance between terminalq
1and ground.
Solenoid valve Terminal No.Resistance
(Approx.)
Shift solenoid
valve Bq
1Ground 20 - 40W
Operation check
ICheck solenoid valve by listening for its operating sound while
applying battery voltage to the terminalq
1and ground.
YAT304
YAT305
YAT306
YAT307
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SHIFT SOLENOID/V B
Shift Solenoid Valve B (Cont'd)
AT-67
Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve
DESCRIPTION
The overrun clutch solenoid valve is activated by the TCM in
response to signals sent from the park/neutral position switch, over-
drive control switch, vehicle speed and throttle (accelerator) posi-
tion sensors. The overrun clutch operation will then be controlled.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS LOGIC
Diagnostic trouble code Malfunction is detected when ...Check items
(Possible cause)
: OVERRUN CLUTCH S/V
TCM detects an improper voltage drop
when it tries to operate the solenoid
valve.IHarness or connectors
(The solenoid circuit is open or
shorted.)
IOverrun clutch solenoid valve
: 6th judgement flicker
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the
malfunction is eliminated.
1) Start engine.
2) Select ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº mode with CONSULT-II.
3) Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Selector lever in ªDº position, overdrive control switch in
ªOFFº position and vehicle speed higher than 10 km/h (6
MPH).
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1) Start engine.
2) Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Selector lever in ªDº position, overdrive control switch in
ªOFFº position and vehicle speed higher than 10 km/h (6
MPH).
3) Perform self-diagnosis.
Refer to SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (Without
CONSULT-II), AT-15.
SAT341H
YAT351
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR OVERRUN CLUTCH S/V
AT-69
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT.
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Disconnect terminal cord assembly
connector in engine compartment.
3. Check resistance between terminalq
3
and ground.
Resistance: 20 - 40W
OK
ENG
1. Remove control valve
assembly. Refer to
AT-113.
2. Check the following items:
IOverrun clutch solenoid
valve
Refer to ªCOMPONENT
INSPECTIONº below.
IHarness of terminal cord
assembly for short or open
CHECK POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT.
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Disconnect TCM harness connector.
3. Check resistance between terminalq
3
and TCM harness connector terminal
q
20.
Resistance:
Approximately 0W
If OK, check harness for short to
ground and short to power.
4. Reinstall any part removed.
OK
ENG
Repair open circuit or short
to ground or short to power
in harness or connector.
Perform ªSELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE
CONFIRMATION PROCEDUREº, AT-69.
OK
ENG
1. Perform TCM input/output
signal inspection.
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin
terminals for damage or
loose connection with har-
ness connector.
INSPECTION END
COMPONENT INSPECTION
Overrun clutch solenoid valve
IFor removal, refer to AT-113.
Resistance check
ICheck resistance between terminalq
3and ground.
Solenoid valve Terminal No.Resistance
(Approx.)
Overrun clutch
solenoid valveq
3Ground 20 - 40W
Operation check
ICheck solenoid valve by listening for its operating sound while
applying battery voltage to the terminalq
3and ground.
YAT308
YAT309
YAT310
YAT311
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR OVERRUN CLUTCH S/V
Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve (Cont'd)
AT-70