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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23A-18
FAIL-SAFE/BACKUP FUNCTIONM1231008300234
When a malfunction of a main sensor or actuator is
detected by the A/T-ECU, the transmission is con-
trolled by pre-set control logic to maintain safe condi-
tions for driving.The following table shows how the fail-safe/backup
function affects vehicle driveability and operation.
MALFUNCTIONING ITEM JUDGEMENT
CONDITIONCONTROL DEFAULT DURING MALFUNCTION
Input shaft speed sensor If no output pulse
from the input shaft
speed sensor is
detected for one
second or more
when the vehicle
speed is 30 km/h (19
mph) or greater.The diagnostic trouble code is recorded when the
malfunction occurs during 4 monitoring periods in
one drive cycle. When the judgment condition is
met, the transmission holds 3rd gear or 2nd gear,
depending on speed, as a fail-safe.
Output shaft speed sensor The output signal
from the output shaft
speed sensor is not
present for one
second or more
while the vehicle is
driven.The diagnostic trouble code is recorded when the
malfunction occurs during 4 monitoring periods in
one drive cycle. When the judgment condition is
met, the transmission holds 3rd gear or 2nd gear,
depending on speed, as a fail-safe.
Low-reverse solenoid valve Solenoid valve
resistance is below
2.7 ohms for 0.32
seconds.The diagnostic trouble code is recorded when the
malfunction occurs during 5 monitoring periods in
one drive cycle. When the judgment condition is
met, the A/T control relay is turned off. The
transmission will only operate in 3rd and reverse
gears until the system is repaired. Underdrive solenoid valve
Second solenoid valve
Overdrive solenoid valve
Reduction (RED) solenoid valve
Damper control clutch (DCC)
solenoid valve
Incomplete shifting 1st The gear ratio value
from the output shaft
speed sensor is not
the same as the
output from the input
shaft speed sensor
for one second after
shifting has been
completed.The diagnostic trouble code is recorded when the
malfunction occurs during 5 monitoring periods in
one drive cycle. When the judgment condition is
met, the A/T control relay is turned off. The
transmission will only operate in 3rd and reverse
gears until the system is repaired. 2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
A/T control relay A/T control relay
voltage is less than
seven volts for 0.1
second after the
ignition switch is
turned "ON."The A/T control relay is switched off. The
transmission will only operate in 3rd and reverse
gears until the system is repaired.
Malfunction in the A/T-ECU Malfunction has
occurred in the
A/T-ECU.The A/T control relay is switched off. The
transmission will only operate in 3rd and reverse
gears until the system is repaired.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23A-19
ROAD TESTM1231007800407
Check using the following procedures.
STEP CONDITION
BEFORE
TEST/OPERATIONTEST/OPERATION STANDARD INSPECTION
ITEMINSPECTION
PROCEDURE
PA G E
1 Ignition switch:
(LOCK) OFFIgnition switch
(1) ONData list No.8
(1) Control Relay
Voltage [V]A/T Control
relay
output
voltageA/T Control
relay system
(P.23A-207).
2 Ignition switch:
ON
Engine: Stopped
Transmission
range: PTransmission range
(1) P, (2) R, (3) N, (4)
DData list No.34
(1) P, (2) R, (3) N, (4)
DTransmissi
on range
switchTransmission
range switch
system
(P.23A-97,
P.23A-119).
Transmission range
(1) D (1st gear)
(2) Select the sport
mode (1st gear)
(3) Upshift and hold
the selector lever in
that position (2nd
gear)
(4) Downshift and
hold the selector
lever in that position
(1st gear)Data list No.27
(1) OFF, (2) ON, (3)
ON, (4) ON
Data list No.28
(1) OFF, (2) OFF, (3)
ON, (4) OFF
Data list No.29
(1) OFF, (2) OFF, (3)
OFF, (4) ONSelect
switch and
Shift switchShift switch
assembly
system
(P.23A-252).
Brake pedal
(1) Depressed
(2) ReleasedData list No.19
(1) ON
(2) OFFSto pl amp
switchSt o pla mp
switch system
(P.23A-89).
3 Ignition switch:
ST
Engine: StoppedCranking test with
lever in P or N rangeCranking should be
possibleCranking Engine does
not crank
(P.23A-218).
4 Engine warming
upDrive for 15 minutes
or more so that the
transmission fluid
temperature
becomes 70
90CData list No.7
Gradually rises to 70
90CTransmissi
on fluid
temperatur
e sensorTransmission
fluid
temperature
sensor system
(P.23A-36,
P.23A-47).
5 Engine: Idling
Transmission
range: NBrake pedal (Retest)
(1) Depressed
(2) ReleasedData list No.19
(1) ON
(2) OFFSto pl amp
switchSt o pla mp
switch system
(P.23A-89).
Transmission range
(1) N
D
(2) N
RShould be no
abnormal shift
shocks
Time delay when
engaging should be
within 2 secondsMalfunction
when
startingEngine stalls
when moving
selector lever
from N to D or
N to R
(P.23A-227).
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23A-34
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHARTM1231007900330
During diagnosis, a DTC code associated with
other system may be set when the ignition switch
is turned on with connector(s) disconnected. On
completion, confirm all systems for DTC code(s).
If DTC code(s) are set, erase them all.
NOTE: The A/T diagnostic trouble codes are the codes which are set when item "A/T" is selected on
diagnostic tool MB991958 (MUT-III sub assembly). However, the some codes above indicate failure in the
MPI system.A/T DTC
NO.DIAGNOSIS ITEM REFERENCE
PA G E
P0713 Transmission fluid temperature sensor system Open circuit
P.23A-36
P0712 Short circuit
P.23A-47
P0715 Input shaft speed sensor system Short circuit/open circuit
P.23A-55
P0720 Output shaft speed sensor system Short circuit/open circuit
P.23A-72
Stoplamp switch systemShort circuit
P.23A-89
P0705 Transmission range switch system Open circuit
P.23A-97
Short circuit
P.23A-119
P0753 Low-reverse solenoid valve system Short circuit/open circuit
P.23A-133
P0758 Underdrive solenoid valve system Short circuit/open circuit
P.23A-144
P0763 Second solenoid valve system Short circuit/open circuit
P.23A-154
P0768 Overdrive solenoid valve system Short circuit/open circuit
P.23A-164
P0773 Reduction (RED) solenoid valve system Short circuit/open circuit
P.23A-174
P0743 Damper clutch control (DCC) solenoid valve
systemShort circuit/open circuit
P.23A-185
P0731 1st gear incorrect ratio
P.23A-196
P0732 2nd gear incorrect ratio
P.23A-196
P0733 3rd gear incorrect ratio
P.23A-196
P0734 4th gear incorrect ratio
P.23A-196
P0735 5th gear incorrect ratio
P.23A-196
P0736 Reverse gear incorrect ratio
P.23A-196
P0741 Damper clutch control (DCC) system Defective system
P.23A-201
P0742 Clutch stuck on
P.23A-204
P1751 A/T control relay system Short circuit to ground/open
circuitP.23A-207