2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS diagnostic

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AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(8) Simulate the conditions of the malfunction de-
scribed by the customer.
NOTICE:
Leave the ignition switch ON until you have checked the
DTCs, etc.
(9) After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the
hand±held tester diagnosis selector to check the
DTCs and freeze frame data, etc.
HINT:
Take care not to turn the ignition switch OFF, as turning it off
switches the diagnosis system from Check mode to Normal
mode, which all DTCs etc. are erased.
(10) After checking the DTC, inspect the applicable cir-
cuit.
(b) Clear the DTC.
(1) When using the hand±held tester:
The following operation will erase the DTC and
freeze frame data. Operate the hand±held tester to
erase the codes.
(2) When not using the hand±held tester:
Remove the EFI fuse from engine room J/B for 60
seconds or more.
4. DATA LIST
HINT:
According to the DATA LIST displayed by the hand±held tester, you can read the value of the switch, sensor,
actuator and so on without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as the first step of troubleshooting is one
of the methods to shorten the work time.
(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(c) Connect the hand±held tester to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(e) According to the display on tester, read the ºDATA LISTº.
ItemMeasurement Item/
Display (Range)Normal ConditionDiagnostic Note
STOP LIGHT SWStop light SW Status/
ON or OFF
Brake Pedal is depressed: ON

Brake Pedal is released: OFF
SHIFTActual Gear Position/
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th (O/D)Shift lever Range is;

D: 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th (O/D)
LOCK UP SOLLock Up Solenoid Status/
ON or OFF
Lock Up: ON

Except Lock Up: OFF
KICKDOWN SWKick down SW Status/
ON or OFF

Accelerator Pedal is depressed
all the way down: ON

Accelerator Pedal is released:
OFF

SNOW SWPattern SW (2nd) Status/
ON or OFF

IG SW ON: OFF



Pattern SW (2nd) Push: ON



Pattern SW (2nd) Push: OFF


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AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)ItemDiagnostic Note Normal Condition Measurement Item/
Display (Range)
PNP SW [NSW]PNP SW Status/
ON or OFFShift lever range is;
P or N: ON
Except P or N: OFF
The shift lever range and these
REVERSEPNP SW Status/
ON or OFFShift lever range is;
R: ON
Except R: OFFThe shift lever range and these
values are different, there are fail-
ures of the PNP switch or shift
cable adjustment
DRIVEPNP SW Status/
ON or OFFShift lever range is;
D and S: ON
Except D and S: OFFcable adjustment.
SOLENOID (SLT)Shift Solenoid SLT Status/
ON or OFFIG SW ON: ON
AT FLUID TEMP
ATF Temp. Sensor Value/
min.: ±40C (±40F)
max.: 215C (419F)80C (176F)
(After Stall Test)If the value is º±40C (±40F)º or
º215C (419F)º, ATF temp. sen-
sor circuit is opened or shorted.
5. ACTIVE TEST
HINT:
Performing the ACTIVE TEST using the hand±held tester allows the relay, VSV, actuator and so on to oper-
ate without parts removal. Performing the ACTIVE TEST as the first step of troubleshooting is one of the
method to shorten the work 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 to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(e) According to the display on tester, perform the ºACTIVE TESTº.
ItemTest DetailsDiagnostic Note
LINE PRESS UP
[Test Details]
Operate the shift solenoid SLT and raise the line pressure.
[Vehicle Condition]

Vehicle Stopped.

IDL: ON
[Others]
ON: Line pressure up.
OFF: No action (normal operation)
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LOCK UP
[Test Details]
Control the shift solenoid SL to set the ATM to the lock±up condition.
[Vehicle Condition]
Vehicle Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph) or more
Possible to check the SL opera-
tion.
SHIFT
[Test Details]
Operate the shift solenoid valve and set the each shift range by your-
self.
[Vehicle Condition]
Less than 50 km/h (31 mph)
[Others]

Press
button: Shift up

Press  button: Shift down
Possible to check the operation of
the shift solenoid values.
6. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
(a) Taking into consideration the results of the customer problem analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms
of the trouble. If the problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift down, or the shift point is too
high or too low, conduct the following road test referring to the automatic shift schedule and simulate
the problem symptoms.

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7.ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Conduct the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 to 80
C (122 to 176
F).
(a)D range test Shift into the D range and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check\
the following points:
(1)Check up±shift operation.Check that 1  2, 2  3 and 3  O/D up±shift take place, and that the shift points conform to
the automatic shift schedule (See page 03±45).
HINT:
O/D Gear Up±shift Prohibition Control

Coolant temp. is 60 C (140 F) or less and vehicle speed is 70 km/h (43 mph) or less.

ATF temp. is 10 C (50 
) or less.
O/D and 3rd Gear Lock±up Prohibition Control

Brake pedal is depressed.

Accelerator pedal is released.

ATF temp. is 10 C (50 
) or less.

Coolant temp. is 60 C (140 F) or less.
When the 2nd start switch is on, there is no 1 2 up±shift and 2 1 down±shift.
(2)Check for shift shock and slip. Check for shock and slip at the 1  2, 2  3 and 3  O/D up±shift.
(3)Check for abnormal noises and vibration. Run in D range lock±up or O/D gear and check for abnormal noise and v\
ibration.
HINT:
The check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibration must be done ver\
y thoroughly as it could also be
sure to loss of balance in the differential, torque converter, etc. (4)Check kick±down operation.While running in the D range, 2nd, 3rd and O/D gears, check to see that the p\
ossible kick±down
vehicle speed limits for 2  1, 3  2 and O/D  3 kick±downs conform to those indicated in the
automatic shift schedule (See page 03±45).
(5) Check for abnormal shock and slip at kick±down.
(6) Check the lock±up mechanism.

Drive in D range O/D gear, at a steady speed (lock±up ON) of about 70 km/h (43 mph).

Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change
abruptly.
If there is a big jump in engine speed, there is no lock±up.
(b) S range test Shift to the S range, depress the accelerator pedal and check the follow\
ing points:
Shift operations.

Shifting the shift lever to º+º or º±º changes the shift \
range on the combination meter.
HINT:
Manual shift prohibition control is performed when:

Down±shifting causes engine overrun.

Down±shifting is required continuously. (Down±shifting to 1st gear may not be performed.)
(c) R range test Shift into the R range and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check\
for slipping.
CAUTION:
Before conducting this test, ensure that the test area is free from peop\
le and obstruction.
(d) P range test Stop the vehicle on a grade (more than 5 ) and after shifting into the P range, release the parking
brake. Then, check to see that the parking lock pawl holds the vehicle in plac\
e.

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8. MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS
(a) Measure the stall speed.
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle and engine by measuring
the stall speeds in the D and R ranges.
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 to 80
C (122 to 176
F).

Do not continuously run this test for longer than 5 seconds.

To ensure safety, do this test in a wide, clear level area which provides good traction.

The stall test should always be carried out in pairs. One technician should observe the condi-
tions of wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is doing the test.
(1) Chock the 4 wheels.
(2) Connect the hand±held tester to DLC3 or tachome-
ter to terminal TAC of DLC3 with SST.
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(3) Fully apply the parking brake.
(4) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake ped-
al.
(5) Start the engine.
(6) Shift into the D range. Press all the way down on the
accelerator pedal with your right foot.
(7) Quickly read the stall speed at this time.
Stall speed: 2,400
150 rpm
(8) Do the same test in the R range.
Stall speed: 2,400
150 rpm
Evaluation:
ProblemPossible cause
(a) Stall speed low in D and R ranges

Engine output may be insufficient

Stator one±way clutch not operating properly
HINT: If the value is larger or smaller than the specified value by
600 rpm or more, the torque converter could be faulty.
(b) Stall speed high in D range

Line pressure too low

Forward clutch slipping

One±way clutch No.2 not operating properly
(c) Stall speed high in R range

Line pressure too low

Reverse clutch slipping

1st and reverse brake slipping
(d) Stall speed high in D and R ranges
Line pressure too low

Improper fluid level

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(b) Measure the time lag.
(1) When the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be a certain time lapse or lag
before the shock can be felt. This is used for checking the condition of the reverse clutch, forward
clutch, and 1st and reverse brake.
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 to 80
C (122 to 176
F).

Be sure to allow 1 minute interval between tests.

Take 3 measurements and take the average value.
(2) Chock the 4 wheels.
(3) Connect the hand±held tester to DLC3 or tachome-
ter to terminal TAC of DLC3 with SST.
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(4) Start engine and check idle speed.
Idle speed: 650  50 rpm (In N range and A/C OFF)
(5) Shift the lever from N to D range. Using a stop
watch, measure the time from when the lever is
shifted until the shock is felt.
Time lag: N
D less than 1.2 seconds
(6) In the same way, measure the time lag for N
R.
Time lag: N
R less than 1.5 seconds
Evaluation (If N
D or N
R time lag is longer than the specified):
ProblemPossible cause
N
D time lag is longer

Line pressure too low

Forward clutch worn

One±way clutch No.2 not operating properly
N
R time lag is longer

Line pressure too low

Reverse clutch worn

1st and reverse brake worn

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9. HYDRAULIC TEST
(a) Measure the line pressure.
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operation ATF temperature 50 to 80
C (122 to 176
F).

The line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One technician should observe
the conditions of wheels or wheel stopper outside the vehicle while the other is doing the test.

Be careful to prevent SST's hose from interfering with the exhaust pipe.
(1) Warm up the ATF.
(2) Remove the test plug on the left side of the trans-
axle case and connect SST.
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(3) Fully apply the parking brake and chock the 4
wheels.
(4) Connect the hand±held tester to DLC3.
(5) Start the engine and check idling speed.
(6) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake ped-
al and shift into D range.
(7) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
(8) Depress the accelerator pedal all the way down.
Quickly read the highest line pressure when engine
speed reaches stall speed.
(9) In the same way, do the test in R range.
Specified line pressure:
ConditionD range kPa (kgf / cm2, psi)R range kPa (kgf / cm2, psi)
Idling370 to 410 (3.8 to 4.2, 54 to 60)540 to 640 (5.5 to 6.5, 78 to 92)
Stall1,110 to 1,230 (11.3 to 12.5, 161 to 178)1,700 to 1,810 (17.3 to 18.5, 246 to 263)
Evaluation:
ProblemPossible cause
If the measured values at all ranges are higher
Shift solenoid valve SLT defective

Regulator valve detective
If the measured values at all ranges are lower

Shift solenoid valve SLT defective

Regulator valve detective

Oil pump defective
If pressure is low in the D range only
D range circuit fluid leak

Forward clutch defective
If pressure is low in the R range only

R range circuit fluid leak

Reverse clutch defective

1st and reverse brake defective

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10. MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
HINT:
By this test, it can be determined whether the trouble is within
the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transaxle.
(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
(b) Inspect the manual driving operation.
Check that the shift and gear ranges correspond to the
table below.
While driving, shift through the D range.
Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift
range.
Shift rangeGear position
D3rd
RReverse
PPawl Lock
HINT:
If the gear positions of the D are difficult to distinguish, do the
above road test.
If any abnormality is found in the above test, the problem is in
the transaxle itself.
(c) Connect the transmission wire connector.
(d) Clear the DTC.

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11. RESET MEMORY
CAUTION:
Perform the RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle assy, engine
assy or ECM.
NOTICE:
Hand±held tester only
(a) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
(b) Connect the hand±held tester to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Perform the reset memory procedure from the ENGINE menu.
CAUTION:
After performing the RESET MEMORY, be sure to perform the ROAD TEST described earlier.