
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23A-17
To prevent damage to diagnostic tool MB991958, always 
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position 
before connecting or disconnecting diagnostic tool 
MB991958.
1. Connect diagnostic tool MB991958 to the data link 
connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Select "CAN bus diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
4. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm that it 
matches the vehicle whose CAN bus lines will be 
diagnosed.
If they match, go to step 8.
If not, go to step 5.
5. Select the "view vehicle information" button.
6. Enter the vehicle information and select the "OK" button.
7. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm again 
that it matches the vehicle whose CAN bus lines will be 
diagnosed.
If they match, go to step 8.
If not, go to step 5.
8. Select the "OK" button.
9. When the optional equipment screen is displayed, choose 
the one which the vehicle is fitted with, and then select the 
"OK" button.
HOW TO INITIALIZE A/T LEARNING VALUEM1231022600121
AIM
The use of EEPROM has enabled the A/T learned 
value to be retained even after the battery terminals 
are disconnected. However, the learned value should 
be initialized if the A/T assembly, the engine assem-
bly, the valve body assembly or the solenoid valves 
are replaced. The initialization procedure is as 
below:
INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE
1. Shift the selector lever to the P range and turn the 
ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position. Then, 
connect the MUT-III to the diagnosis connector.
2. Initialize the learned value on the initialization 
screen.
3. After this initialization, make the system learn the 
idling in accordance with "Learning procedure for 
idling in MPI engine" (Refer to GROUP 00 
 
Precautions before Service 00-22). 

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. 

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). 

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 

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23A-35
SYMPTOM CHART M1231008000277
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.
SYMPTOM INSPECTION 
PROCEDURE NO.REFERENCE 
PA G E
Communication with diagnostic 
tool is not possibleCommunication with all systems 
is impossible- Group 13B 
Symptom 
Procedures 
13A-539.
Communication with the 
A/T-ECU only is impossible- Group 13B 
Symptom 
Procedures 
13A-541.
Driving impossible Engine does not start 1
P.23A-218
Does not move forward 2
P.23A-220
Does not move backward 3
P.23A-223
Does not move (forward and 
backward)4
P.23A-226
Malfunction when moving 
selector into gearEngine stalls when moving 
selector lever from "N" to "D" or 
"N" to "R"5
P.23A-227
Shift shock when shifting from 
"N" to "D" and long delay6
P.23A-229
Shift shock when shifting from 
"N" to "R" and long delay 7
P.23A-232
Shift shock when shifting from 
"N" to "D" and "N" to "R" and 
long delay 8
P.23A-235
Malfunction when shifting Shift shock and slipping 9
P.23A-236
Does not shift properly Early or late shifting in all gears 10
P.23A-239
Early or late shifting in some 
gears11
P.23A-242
Does not shift No diagnostic trouble codes 12
P.23A-244
Malfunction while driving Poor acceleration 13
P.23A-248
Vibration 14
P.23A-250
Shift switch assembly system 15
P.23A-252
Shift position indicator light system 
P.23A-269 

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23A-37
STEP 1. Using diagnostic tool MB991958, check data list 
item 7: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor.
To prevent damage to diagnostic tool MB991958, always 
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position 
before connecting or disconnecting diagnostic tool 
MB991958.
(1) Connect diagnostic tool MB991958 to the data link 
connector.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Set diagnostic tool MB991958 to the data reading mode.
Item 7: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor.
When the engine is cool: Diagnostic tool display is 
almost equal to the ambient temperature (atmo-
spheric temperature)
NOTE: Set diagnostic tool MB991958 to the Engine 
MPI data list reading mode for item number 5, Intake 
Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor and note the tempera-
ture measurement. When the engine is cool, the 
temperature should be almost equal to the ambient 
temperature (atmospheric temperature), and the IAT 
sensor measurement should be approximately the 
same as the Transmission Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor.
When the engine is warm, at approximately running 
temperature: 70 
 80C.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. 
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use 
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points 
 How to 
Cope with Intermittent Malfunction P.00-14.
NO : Go to Step 2. 

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23A-38
STEP 2. Measure the sensor output voltage at the A/T 
control solenoid valve assembly connector B-108 by 
backprobing.
(1) Do not disconnect connector B-108.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground by 
backprobing.
When transmission fluid temperature is 20C, voltage 
should measure between 3.8 and 4.0 volts.
When transmission fluid temperature is 40C, voltage 
should measure between 3.2 and 3.4 volts.
When transmission fluid temperature is 80C, voltage 
should measure between 1.7 and 1.9 volts.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the measured voltage within the specified range?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Measure the ground voltage at the A/T control 
solenoid valve assembly connector B-108 by backprobing.
(1) Do not disconnect connector B-108.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 2 and ground by 
backprobing.
The voltage should measure 0.5 volt or less.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the measured voltage 0.5 volt or less?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 7. 

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23A-39
STEP 4. Check the sensor output voltage at A/T control 
solenoid valve assembly connector B-108.
(1) Disconnect connector B-108 and measure at the harness 
side.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground.
The voltage should measure between 4.5 and 4.9 volts.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the measured voltage between 4.5 and 4.9 volts?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Go to Step 9.