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DTC Inspection Priority ChartACS007A2
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart.
NOTE:
If DTC “U1000” is displayed with other DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for “DTC U1000 CAN
COMMUNICATION LINE”. Refer to AT- 1 0 5
.
Fail-SafeACS007A3
The TCM has an electrical fail-safe mode. This mode makes it possible to operate even if there is a an mal-
function in a main electronic control input/output signal circuit.
In fail-safe mode, even if the selector lever is “D” or “M” mode, the transmission is fixed in 2nd or 4th (depend-
ing on the breakdown position), so the customer should feel “slipping” or “poor acceleration”. When fail-safe
mode is triggered, when the ignition switch is switched “ON”, the A/T CHECK indicator lamp flashes for about
8 seconds. (Refer to AT- 1 0 3 , "
TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" ).
Even when the electronic circuits are normal, under special conditions (for example, when slamming on the
brake with the wheels spinning drastically and stopping the tire rotation), the transmission can go into fail-safe
mode. If this happens, switch “OFF” the ignition switch for 10 seconds, then switch it “ON” again to return to
the normal shift pattern. Also, the A/T CHECK indicator lamp flashes for about 8 seconds once, then is
cleared. Therefore, the customer's vehicle has returned to normal, so handle according to the “diagnostics
flow” (Refer to AT- 4 5
).
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
If any malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid, this function controls the A/T to make driving possible.
Vehicle Speed Sensor A/T (Revolution Sensor)

Signals are input from two systems - from vehicle speed sensor A/T (revolution sensor) installed on the
transmission and from combination meter so normal driving is possible even if there is a malfunction in
one of the systems. And if vehicle speed sensor A/T (revolution sensor) has unusual cases, 5th gear and
manual mode are prohibited.
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

If there is a malfunction in one of the systems, the accelerator opening angle is controlled by ECM accord-
ing to a pre-determined accelerator angle to make driving possible. And if there are malfunctions in tow
systems, the engine speed is fixed by ECM to a pre-determined engine speed to make driving possible.
Throttle Position Sensor

If there is a malfunction in one of the systems, the accelerator opening angle is controlled by ECM accord-
ing to a pre-determined accelerator angle to make driving possible. And if there are malfunctions in tow
systems, the accelerator opening angle is controlled by the idle signal sent from the ECM which is based
on input indicating either idle condition or off-idle condition (pre-determined accelerator opening) in order
to make driving possible.
PNP Switch

In the unlikely event that a malfunction signal enters the TCM, the position indicator is switched “OFF”, the
starter relay is switched “OFF” (starter starting is disabled), the back-up lamp relay switched “OFF” (back-
up lamp is OFF) and the position is fixed to the “D” range to make driving possible.
Starter Relay

The starter relay is switched “OFF”. (Starter starting is disabled.)
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1 U1000 CAN communication line
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A/T Interlock

If there is an A/T interlock judgment malfunction, the transmission is fixed in 2nd gear to make driving pos-
sible.
NOTE:
When the vehicle is driven fixed in 2nd gear a turbine revolution sensor malfunction is displayed,
but this is not a turbine revolution sensor malfunction.

When the coupling pattern below is detected, the fail-safe action corresponding to the pattern is executed.
A/T INTERLOCK COUPLING PATTERN TABLE

: NG X: OK
A/T 1st Engine Braking

When there is an A/T first gear engine brake judgment malfunction, the low coast brake solenoid is
switched “OFF” to avoid the engine brake operation.
Line Pressure Solenoid

The solenoid is switched “OFF” and the line pressure is set to the maximum hydraulic pressure to make
driving possible.
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid

The solenoid is switched “OFF” to release the lock-up.
Low Coast Brake Solenoid

When a malfunction (electrical or functional) occurs, in order to make driving possible, if the solenoid is
“ON”, the transmission is held in 2nd gear; if the solenoid is “OFF”, the transmission is held in 4th gear.
(engine brake is not applied in 1st and 2nd gear.)
Input Clutch Solenoid

If a malfunction (electrical or functional) occurs with the solenoid either “ON” or “OFF”, the transmission is
held in 4th gear to make driving possible.
Direct Clutch Solenoid

If a malfunction (electrical or functional) occurs with the solenoid either “ON” or “OFF”, the transmission is
held in 4th gear to make driving possible.
Front Brake Solenoid

If a malfunction (electrical or functional) occurs with the solenoid “ON”, in order to make driving possible,
the A/T is held in 5th gear; if the solenoid is OFF, 4th gear.
High and Low Reverse Clutch Solenoid

If a malfunction (electrical or functional) occurs with the solenoid either “ON” or “OFF”, the transmission is
held in 4th gear to make driving possible.
Turbine Revolution Sensor 1 or 2

The control is the same as if there were no turbine revolution sensors, 5th gear and manual mode are pro-
hibited.
Gear positionATF pressure switch output
Fail-safe
functionClutch pressure output pattern after fail-safe func-
tion
SW3
(I/C)SW6
(HLR/
C)SW5
(D/C)SW1
(FR/B)SW2
(LC/B)I/C HLR/C D/C FR/B LC/B L/U
A/T inter-
lock cou-
pling pattern3rd – X X –
Held in
2nd gearOFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
4th – X X –
Held in
2nd gearOFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
5th X X – X
Held in
2nd gearOFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

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How To Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick and Accurate RepairACS007A4
INTRODUCTION
The TCM receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor, accelerator pedal position sensor (throttle position
sensor) or PNP switch and provides shift control or lock-up control via A/T solenoid valves.
The TCM also communicates with the ECM by means of a signal
sent from sensing elements used with the OBD-related parts of the
A/T system for malfunction-diagnostic purposes. The TCM is capa-
ble of diagnosing malfunctioning parts while the ECM can store mal-
functions in its memory.
Input and output signals must always be correct and stable in the
operation of the A/T system. The A/T system must be in good oper-
ating condition and be free of valve seizure, solenoid valve malfunc-
tion, etc.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a error that occurs intermittently
rather than continuously. Most intermittent errors are caused by poor
electric connections or improper wiring. In this case, careful check-
ing of suspected circuits may help prevent the replacement of good
parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the errors. A road test
with CONSULT-II (or GST) or a circuit tester connected should be
performed. Follow the AT- 4 5 , "
WORK FLOW" .
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with a
customer who approaches with a drive ability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such errors, especially
intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and under
what conditions they occur. A “DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET” as
shown on the example (Refer to AT- 4 6
) should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking for “conventional” errors first. This will
help troubleshoot drive ability errors on an electronically controlled
engine vehicle.
Also check related Service bulletins.
SAT631IB
SAT632I
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4❏ Execute all road tests and enter checks in required inspection items.AT- 5 4
4-1.Check before engine is started
AT- 5 5
❏ The A/T CHECK Indicator Lamp does come on. AT- 1 9 1 .
❏ Perform self-diagnostics. Enter checks for detected items. AT- 9 4
, AT-103
❏ AT-105, "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE" .
❏ AT-108, "
DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT" .
❏ AT-112, "
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH" .
❏ AT-116, "
DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR)" .
❏ AT-121, "
DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" .
❏ AT-121, "
DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" .
❏ AT-123, "
DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-125, "
DTC P0744 A/T TCC S/V FUNCTION (LOCK-UP)" .
❏ AT-127, "
DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-129, "
DTC P1701 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (POWER SUPPLY)" .
❏ AT-133, "
DTC P1702 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (RAM)" .
❏ AT-134, "
DTC P1703 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (ROM)" .
❏ AT-135, "
DTC P1704 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (EEPROM)" .
❏ AT-136, "
DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR" .
❏ AT-139, "
DTC P1710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT" .
❏ AT-143, "
DTC P1716 TURBINE REVOLUTION SENSOR" .
❏ AT-145, "
DTC P1721 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR" .
❏ AT-147, "
DTC P1730 A/T INTERLOCK" .
❏ AT-150, "
DTC P1731 A/T 1ST ENGINE BRAKING" .
❏ AT-152, "
DTC P1752 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-154, "
DTC P1754 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-156, "
DTC P1757 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-158, "
DTC P1759 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-160, "
DTC P1762 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-162, "
DTC P1764 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-164, "
DTC P1767 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-166, "
DTC P1769 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE
FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-168, "
DTC P1772 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-170, "
DTC P1774 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-172, "
DTC P1815 MANUAL MODE SWITCH" .
❏ AT-178, "
DTC P1841 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 1" .
❏ AT-180, "
DTC P1843 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 3" .
❏ AT-182, "
DTC P1845 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 5" .
❏ AT-184, "
DTC P1846 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 6" .
4-2.Check at Idle
AT- 5 5
❏ AT- 1 9 3 , "Engine Cannot Be Started In “P” or “N” Position" .
❏ AT- 1 9 3 , "
In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves When Pushed" .
❏ AT- 1 9 4 , "
In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves" .
❏ AT- 1 9 5 , "
Large Shock (“N” to “D” Position)" .
❏ AT- 1 9 8 , "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In “R” Position" .
❏ AT- 2 0 1 , "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In “D” Position" .
4-3.Cruise test
AT- 5 7
Part 1
❏ AT- 2 0 3 , "
Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" .
❏ AT- 2 0 6 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2" .
❏ AT- 2 0 8 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3" .
❏ AT- 2 11 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4" .
❏ AT- 2 1 3 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D4 → D5" .
❏ AT- 2 1 6 , "
A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up"
❏ AT- 2 1 8 , "A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition" .
❏ AT- 2 2 0 , "
Lock-up Is Not Released" .
❏ AT- 2 2 1 , "
Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle" .

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AT- 6 0
❏ AT-203, "Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" .
❏ AT-206, "
A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2" .
❏ AT-208, "
A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3" .
❏ AT- 2 11 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4" .
Part 3
AT- 6 1
❏ AT-222, "Cannot Be Changed to Manual Mode" .
❏ AT-223, "
A/T Does Not Shift: 5th gear → 4th gear" .
❏ AT-225, "
A/T Does Not Shift: 4th gear → 3rd gear" .
❏ AT-227, "
A/T Does Not Shift: 3rd gear → 2nd gear" .
❏ AT-229, "
A/T Does Not Shift: 2nd gear → 1st gear" .
❏ AT-231, "
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake" .
❏ Perform self-diagnostics. Enter checks for detected items. AT- 9 4
, AT-103
❏ AT-105, "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE" .
❏ AT-108, "
DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT" .
❏ AT- 11 2 , "
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH" .
❏ AT- 11 6 , "
DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR)" .
❏ AT-121, "
DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" .
❏ AT-121, "
DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" .
❏ AT-123, "
DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-125, "
DTC P0744 A/T TCC S/V FUNCTION (LOCK-UP)" .
❏ AT-127, "
DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-129, "
DTC P1701 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (POWER SUPPLY)" .
❏ AT-133, "
DTC P1702 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (RAM)" .
❏ AT-134, "
DTC P1703 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (ROM)" .
❏ AT-135, "
DTC P1704 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (EEPROM)" .
❏ AT-136, "
DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR" .
❏ AT-139, "
DTC P1710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT" .
❏ AT-143, "
DTC P1716 TURBINE REVOLUTION SENSOR" .
❏ AT-145, "
DTC P1721 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR" .
❏ AT-147, "
DTC P1730 A/T INTERLOCK" .
❏ AT-150, "
DTC P1731 A/T 1ST ENGINE BRAKING" .
❏ AT-152, "
DTC P1752 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-154, "
DTC P1754 INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-156, "
DTC P1757 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-158, "
DTC P1759 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-160, "
DTC P1762 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-162, "
DTC P1764 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-164, "
DTC P1767 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-166, "
DTC P1769 HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE
FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-168, "
DTC P1772 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE" .
❏ AT-170, "
DTC P1774 LOW COAST BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION" .
❏ AT-172, "
DTC P1815 MANUAL MODE SWITCH" .
❏ AT-178, "
DTC P1841 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 1" .
❏ AT-180, "
DTC P1843 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 3" .
❏ AT-182, "
DTC P1845 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 5" .
❏ AT-184, "
DTC P1846 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 6" .
5❏ Inspect each system for items found to be NG in the self-diagnostics and repair or replace the malfunction
parts.
6❏ Perform all road tests and enter the checks again for the required items.AT- 5 4
7❏ For any remaining NG items, perform the “diagnostics procedure” and repair or replace the malfunction parts.
See the chart for diagnostics by symptoms. (This chart also contains other symptoms and inspection proce-
dures.)AT- 6 5
8❏ Erase the results of the self-diagnostics from the TCM.AT- 4 0,
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Symptom ChartACS007AG

The diagnostics item numbers show the sequence for inspection. Inspect in order from Item 1.

Overhaul and inspection inside the A/T only if A/T fluid condition is NG. Refer to AT- 5 1 , "Fluid Condition
Check" .
No. Items Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference
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1
Shift
ShockLarge shock. (N → D
position)
Refer to AT-195,
"Large Shock (“N” to
“D” Position)" .ON vehicle1. Engine idle speedEC-37
(for
VQ35DE)
or EC-685

(for
VK45DE)
2. Engine speed signalAT-121
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT-136
4. Control linkage adjustmentAT-234
5. ATF temperature sensorAT-139
6. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT-178,
AT-156
7. CAN communication lineAT-105
8. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 1
9. Line pressure testAT- 5 2
10. Control valve with TCMAT-242
OFF vehicle11. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17, "Cross-Sectional View (2WD Models)" or AT-18, "Cross-
Sectional View (AWD Models)" )AT-286
2Shock is too large
when changing D1 →
D
2 or M1 → M2 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT-136
2. Control linkage adjustmentAT-234
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT-182,
AT-160
4. CAN communication lineAT-105
5. Engine speed signalAT-121
6. Turbine revolution sensorAT-143
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 6,
AT-145
8. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 1
9. Control valve with TCMAT-242
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Shift
ShockShock is too large
when changing D2 →
D
3 or M2 → M3 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 6
2. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 3 4
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valveAT- 1 8 4,
AT- 1 6 4
4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 5
5. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 1
6. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 4 3
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 6,
AT- 1 4 5
8. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 1
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 2
OFF vehicle 10. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 2 0
4Shock is too large
when changing D3 →
D
4 or M3 → M4 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 6
2. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 3 4
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 8 0,
AT- 1 5 2
4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 5
5. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 1
6. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 4 3
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 6,
AT- 1 4 5
8. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 1
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 2
OFF vehicle 10. Input clutchAT- 3 0 8
5Shock is too large
when changing D4 →
D
5 or M4 → M5 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 6
2. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 3 4
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 7 8,
AT- 1 5 6

4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 5
5. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 1
6. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 4 3
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 6,
AT- 1 4 5
8. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 1
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 2
OFF vehicle10. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 7 411. Input clutchAT- 3 0 8
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Shift
ShockShock is too large for
downshift when accel-
erator pedal is
pressed.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT-136
2. Control linkage adjustmentAT-234
3. CAN communication lineAT-105
4. Engine speed signalAT-121
5. Turbine revolution sensorAT-143
6. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 6,
AT-145
7. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 1
8. Control valve with TCMAT-242
OFF vehicle9. Front brake (brake band)AT-27410. Input clutch AT-308
11. High and low reverse clutchAT-320
12. Direct clutchAT-323
7Shock is too large for
upshift when acceler-
ator pedal is released.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT-136
2. Control linkage adjustmentAT-234
3. Engine speed signalAT-121
4. CAN communication lineAT-105
5. Turbine revolution sensorAT-143
6. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 6,
AT-145
7. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 1
8. Control valve with TCMAT-242
OFF vehicle9. Front brake (brake band)AT-27410. Input clutch AT-308
11. High and low reverse clutch AT-320
12. Direct clutch AT-323
8Shock is too large for
lock-up.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT-136
2. Control linkage adjustmentAT-234
3. Engine speed signalAT-121
4. CAN communication lineAT-105
5. Turbine revolution sensorAT-143
6. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 11 6,
AT-145
7. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT-123
8. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 1
9. Control valve with TCMAT-242
OFF vehicle 10. Torque converterAT-286
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