2003 LEXUS LS430 Ecm

This DTC indicates an open or short in the shift solenoid valve SL2 circuit. The ECM commands gear shifts by
turning the shift solenoid valves "ON/OFF". When there is an open or short circuit in any shift solenoid valve
circuit, the ECM detects the problem and illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC. And the ECM performs the
fail-safe function and turns the other shift solenoid valves in good condition "ON/OFF". (In case of an open or
short circuit, the ECM stops sending current to the circuit.)
While driving and shifting gears, if the ECM detects an open or short in the shift solenoid valve SL2 circuit, the
ECM determines there is a malfunction (see FAIL
-SAFE CHART ).
MONITOR STRATEGY
MONITOR STRATEGY TABLE
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS TABLE
All of the following conditions are met: Condition (A) and (B)
Condition (A)
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS TABLE - A
Condition (B)
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS TABLE - B
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS TABLE
Related DTCsP0778: Shift solenoid valve SL2/Range check
Required sensors/ComponentsShift solenoid valve SL2
Frequency of operationContinuous
Duration1 sec.
MIL operationImmediate
Sequence of operationNone
The monitor will run whenever this DTC is not
present.See LIST OF DISABLE A MONITOR
Battery voltage10 V or more and less than 12V
CPU commanded duty ratio to SL275% or more
Ignition SwitchON
StarterOFF
Battery voltage12 V or more
Ignition SwitchON
StarterOFF

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE TABLE
WIRING DIAGRAM
Fig. 120: DTC P0778 - Wiring Diagram
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
The shift solenoid valve SL2 is turned on/off normally when the shift lever is in the D position:
GEARSHIFT SPECIFICATION TABLE
1.INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (SL2)
a. Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the transmission.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Output signal duty100%
Output signal dutyLess than 100%
ECM
command
gearshift
1st2nd3rd4th5th6th
Shift solenoid
valve SL2ONONONONOFFOFF

Fig. 122: Tester Connection Reference Chart
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NG: Go to step 3
OK: Go to next step
2.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)
a. Connect the transmission connector to the transmission.
b. Disconnect the connector from the ECM.
c. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Fig. 123: Disconnecting Connector From ECM

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Standard:
TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM - RESISTANCE TABLE
d. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard (Check for short):
Fig. 124: Tester Connection Reference Chart

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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (See ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT
INSPECTION PROCEDURE )
OK: REPLACE ECM (See REPLACEMENT
)
3.INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE (SL2)
a. Remove the shift solenoid valve SL2.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard:
SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE (SL2) - RESISTANCE TABLE
c. Connect the positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1
of the solenoid valve connector, then check the movement of the valve.
OK:
The solenoid makes an operating noise.
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition 20°C (68°F)
E6 - 11 (SL2+) - E6 - 10(SL2-)5.0 to 5.6 ohms
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition 20°C (68°F)
1 - 25.0 to 5.6 ohms

Fig. 127: DTC Reference Chart
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HINT:
Gear positions in the event of a solenoid valve mechanical problem:
Fig. 128: Gear Position Specification

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Gear position during fail-safe operation:
If any malfunction is detected, the ECM changes into the fail-safe mode to shift into the gear positions as shown
in the table below.
Fig. 129: Gear Position Specification

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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
This DTC indicates that the 1-2 shift valve in the valve body is locked in the direction the spring compresses.

The ECM commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves "ON/OFF" and switching oil pressure to
the valves in the valve body.
The ECM calculates the "actual" transmission gear by comparing the signals from the input speed sensor (NT)
and the output speed sensor (SP2). The ECM can detect many mechanical problems in the shift solenoids, valve
body, and the transmission clutches, brakes, and gears. If the ECM detects that the actual gear position and the
commanded gear position are different, it will illuminate the MIL and store the DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
MONITOR STRATEGY TABLE
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
The following items are common to all conditions below.
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS TABLE
Related DTCsP0781: Valve body/Rationality check
Required sensors/ComponentsValve body, Automatic transmission assembly
Frequency of operationContinuous
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110003[
Condition (C) 1 sec.
MIL operation2 driving cycles
Sequence of operationNone
The monitor will run whenever this DTC is not
present.See LIST OF DISABLE A MONITOR
Turbine speed sensor circuitNot circuit malfunction
Output speed sensor circuitNot circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve S1 circuitNot circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve S2 circuitNot circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve S3 circuitNot circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve S4 circuitNot circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve SR circuitNot circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve SL1 circuitNot circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve SL2 circuitNot circuit malfunction
ECT (Engine coolant temperature) sensor circuitNot circuit malfunction
KCS sensor circuitNot circuit malfunction
ETCS (Electric throttle control system)Not system down
Transmission range"D"
ECT40°C (104°F) or more
Spark advance from Max. retard timing by KCS
control0° CA or more
EngineStarting

Condition (A)
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS TABLE - A
Condition (B)
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS TABLE - B
Condition (C)
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS TABLE - C
Condition (D)
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS TABLE - D
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Both of the following conditions are met: Condition (A), and Condition (B), (C) or (D)
Malfunction (A)
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS TABLE - MALFUNCTION A
Malfunction (B)
ECM selected gear2nd
Vehicle speed2 km/h (1.2 mph) or more
Output speed2nd --> 1st down shift point or more
Throttle valve opening angle6.5% or more at 2,000 rpm (Conditions vary with
engine speed)
ECM selected gear4th
Vehicle speed2 km/h (1.2 mph) or more
Throttle valve opening angle6.5% or more at 2,000 rpm (Conditions vary with
engine speed)
Current ECM selected gear5th
Last ECM selected gear4th
Vehicle speed (During transition from 4th to 5th
gear)Less than 100 km/h (62.2 mph)
ECM selected gear5th
Engine speed-Turbine speed (NE-NT) (After
transition to 5th gear)Less than 150 rpm
Vehicle speed (After transition to 5th gear)Less than 100 km/h (62.2 mph)
Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)3.08 or more and 7.50 or less (This means actual
gear is 1st)

method to shorten labor time.
It is possible to display the DATA LIST during the ACTIVE TEST.
a. Warm up the engine.
b. Turn the ignition switch off.
c. Connect the hand-held tester together with the CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle interface
module) to the DLC3.
d. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
e. Push the "ON" button of the hand-held tester.
f. Clear the DTC.
g. Select the item "DIAGNOSIS/ENHANCED OBD II/ACTIVE TEST/SHIFT".
h. According to the display on tester, perform the "ACTIVE TEST".
HINT:
While driving, the shift position can be forcibly changed with the hand-held tester.
Comparing the shift position commanded by the ACTIVE TEST with the actual shift position enables
you to confirm the problem (see FAIL
-SAFE CHART ).
Fig. 130: Test Item Reference Chart

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HINT:
This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 50 km/h (31 mph) or less.
The 4th to 5th and 5th to 6th up-shiftings must be performed with the accelerator pedal released.
The 6th to 5th and 5th to 4th down-shiftings must be performed with the accelerator pedal released.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal for at least 2 seconds after shifting and do not shift
successively.
The shift position commanded by the ECM is shown in the DATA LIST/SHIFT display on the
hand-held tester.
Gear positions in the event of a solenoid valve mechanical problem: