7A2-106 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (JR405E)
B5: Engine Stalls When Selector Lever is Changed from N to R, D, 3, 2 or L Range
B6: Engine Does Not Crank in P or N Range
B7: Engine Cranks in other than P or N Range
B8: Extended Time Lag When Selector Lever is Changed from N to D
Checks Action
Definition:
The engine stalls when selector lever is changed from N or P position to a run position during engine idling.
Diagnosis Hints • As the correct cause is attributable to the engine, faulty idle up, insufficient
engine output, etc. are suspected.
• As this is a cause of the transmission, faulty torque converter clutch (TCC) piston is suspected.
• If the transmission fluid through resistance increases due to clogged oil cooler or some other reason, or if the transmission fluid level decreases, the TCC piston
works causing the engine stall.
Transmission Fluid Checks Inspect the transmission fluid for the following conditions. If the transmission fluid is
extremely blacked, contaminated or smells burnt, slipping of clutch is suspected.
• Low quantity
• Contamination
• Smell
Line Pressure Checks Inspect the line pressure in forward ranges for a possible dropped pressure. Refer to
Line Pressure Test in Test Instruction section.
Stall Speed Checks Inspect the stall speed in forward ranges. Refer to Stall Test in Test Instruction
section.
Control Valve Body Checks Inspect the valve body for the following conditions.
• Faulty operation
• Sticking lock up spool valve
• Sticking TCC solenoid valve. Perform function check. Refer to On-Vehicle Service section.
• Clogged hydraulic circuit
Additional Checks • Inspect the engine for proper outputs. Refer to appropriate inspection chart in
engine section.
• Inspect the engine for proper idle speed.
Checks Action
Definition: • The engine starter does not run even though the P or N range.
• The engine starter runs even though the R, D, 3, 2 or L range.
Transmission Range Switch & Selector
Lever Cable Checks Inspect the transmission range switch and selector lever cable for misadjusting or
disordering. Refer to On-Vehicle Service section.
Checks Action
Definition:
The shift time lag is longer than the standard value when the selector lever is changed from N to D.
Transmission Fluid Checks Inspect the transmission fluid for low quantity.
Line Pressure Checks Inspect the line pressure in D range for a possible dropped pressure. Refer to Line
Pressure Test in Test Instruction section.
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (JR405E) 7A2-117
H1: Judder Occurs at Lock Up
H2: Large Shock at Lock Up
H3: Lock Up Point is High or Low
I1: No Lock Up
Diagnosis Hints • Causes such as the solenoid operating sound or a faulty oil pump are
suspected.
• Distinguishing is possible by stopping the solenoid operation temporarily, checking the correlation for the former case and, changing
the line pressure and confirming the correlation with noise.
• As a matter of course, noise other than the transmission may be generated around the engine, and should be checked carefully.
Notice: When the noise is generated only at the time of a gear shift, it may
be the sound of transmission fluid flowing or gear noise. If the sound varies
depending on the gear speed to be shifted, it may be the gear noise
generated from the planetary gear and its components. If the sound varies
depending on the vehicle speed, it may be the gear noise of the output
system, or the gear noise of the input system or a faulty torque converter.
Checks
Action
Checks Action
Definition:
Judder occurs when lock up area.
Diagnosis Hints Slip due to burning of the torque converter clutch (TCC) facing or insufficient
engagement due to dropped working pressure are suspected. Refer to
category No. “l1: No Lock Up “.
Notice: When the TCC facing has burnt, foreign material mixed in the oil
cooler is suspected. In such a case, inspect the oil cooler circuit for clogging
of the oil cooler.
Checks Action
Definition: • A large shock is felt at lock up.
• Lock up point is excessively high or low.
Diagnosis Hints Incorrect input signals or faulty operation of torque converter clutch (TCC) is
suspected. Refer to category No. “I1: No Lock Up”.
Checks Action
Definition:
Lock up is not performed even though lock up control conditions being satisfied.
Diagnosis Hints • Monitor the signal to the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid valve
while carrying out a running test.
• When the transmission fluid temperature is lower than 20 °C (68 °F),
lock up control is inhibited.
• When the output signal to the TCC solenoid valve is sent correctly, causing no lock up, clogged hydraulic circuits or malfunction of the TCC
piston may be suspected.
• Even with the lock up area, the output signal to the TCC solenoid valve is not sent, a fault of the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor
controlling the lock up may be suspected.
Notice: When the TCC facing has burnt, foreign material mixed in the oil
cooler is suspected. In such a case, inspect the oil cooler circuit for clogging
of the oil cooler.
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7A2-120 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (JR405E)
Z7: Shift Indicator is Faulty
Z8: Transmission Fluid is Splashed During Running
Z9: Abnormal Smell
Z10: Transmission Fluid Quantity is Low or High
Z11: Abnormal Transmission Fluid Pressure
Checks Action
Definition:
Shift indicator does not change even though the selector lever is moved.
Diagnosis Hints Inspect the transmission range switch and selector lever cable for
misadjusting or disordering. Refer to On-Vehicle Service section.
Checks Action
Definition:
Transmission Fluid is splashed during running.
Diagnosis Hints Transmission fluid quantity is excessively high.
Checks Action
Definition:
Abnormal smell.
Diagnosis Hints A trouble in the transmission main unit.
Checks Action
Definition:
Transmission fluid quantity is low or high.
Diagnosis Hints • If the fluid level is high, level check might be performed at low
temperature.
• If the fluid level is low, fluid leak is suspected.
Checks Action
Definition:
Transmission fluid pressure (TFP) is low or high.
Diagnosis Hints • Faulty pressure control (PC) solenoid valve or hydraulic circuits.
• If pressure is low, faulty oil pump is suspected.
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (JR405E) 7A2-121
Test Instructions
Line Pressure Test
Legend1. Oil cooler (outlet)
2. Low & reverse brake pressure detection port (R range line pressure detection port) 3. Low clutch pressure detection port (D, 3, 2, L range
line pressure detection port)
4. Oil cooler (inlet)
Line Pressure Test Procedure
1. Fully apply the parking brake and chock all wheels.
2. Check the level of the engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid. Replenish as necessary.
3. Remove the plug from either of the line pressure detection port (low & reverse brake pressure
detection port or low clutch pressure detection
port).
4. Install a pressure gauge to the line pressure detection port.
5. Start the engine and warm up (allow engine coolant temperature to reach at least 70 °C
[158 °F]).
Important: Keep the brakes applied at all times in
order to prevent unexpected vehicle motion. Personal
injury may result if the vehicle moves unexpectedly.
6. Let idle and record the line pressure when the selector lever is positioned R or D, 3, 2 and L
range. Important:
Line pressure test at the stall speed must
be finished within 5 seconds. Prolonged test time may
break the transmission.
7. Fully depress the brake pedal with your left foot.
8. Move the selector lever to the R or D range and fully depress the accelerator pedal. Record the line
pressure as soon as the stall speed.
9. Move the selector lever to the N range and let idle for at least 1 minute.
10. If the pressure gauge is connected to the low clutch pressure detection port, repeat the line
pressure test (step 7 to 9) at the stall speed in 3, 2
and L range.
11. Turn OFF the ignition.
12. Disconnect a pressure gauge from the line pressure detection port.
13. Tighten the plug.
1
2 3
4
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7A2-122 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (JR405E)
Standard Value
Diagnosis 1. If the line pressure is lower than the standard value at idle in all ranges.
• Abraded oil pump.
• Faulty operation of each solenoid valve.
• Sticking of pressure regulator spool valve or pilot spool valve.
• Fatigued pressure regulator spool valve spring or pilot spool valve spring.
• Transmission fluid leaking from the oil strainer, oil pump, pressure regulator spool valve, torque
converter relief spool valve or pressure relief valve.
2. If the line pressure is lower than the standard value at idle in D, 3, 2 and L range.
• Transmission fluid leaking from the low clutch hydraulic circuit.
3. If the line pressure is lower than the standard value at idle in R range.
• Transmission fluid leaking from the reverse clutch hydraulic circuit.
• Transmission fluid leaking from the low & reverse brake hydraulic circuit.
4. If the line pressure is lower that the standard value at idle in L or R range.
• Transmission fluid leaking from the low & reverse brake hydraulic circuit.
5. If the line pressure is higher than the standard value at idle in all ranges.
• Faulty accelerator pedal position signal.
• Faulty transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor.
• Faulty operation of low clutch solenoid valve.
• Sticking pilot spool valve.
• Sticking pressure regulator spool valve or plug.
6. If the line pressure is lower than the standard value at stall speed in all ranges.
• Faulty accelerator pedal position signal.
• Faulty operation of pressure control (PC) solenoid valve.
• Faulty operation of low clutch solenoid valve.
• Sticking pilot spool valve.
• Sticking pressure regulator spool valve or plug.
Selector lever position Engine
speed Line pressure (kPa/ psi)
D, 3, 2 or D Idle 350 - 480 / 51 - 70
R Stall 1050 - 1250 / 152 - 182
Idle 450 - 650 / 65 - 95
Stall 1400 - 1630 / 203 - 237
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (JR405E) 7A2-123
Stall Test
Stall Test Procedure1. Fully apply the parking brake and chock all wheels.
2. Check the level of the engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid. Replenish as necessary.
3. Start the engine and warm up (allow engine coolant temperature to reach at least 70 °C
[158 °F]).
Important: Stall test must be finished within 5 seconds.
Prolonged test time may break the transmission.
4. Fully depress the brake pedal with your left foot.
5. Move the selector lever to the D range and fully depress the accelerator pedal. Record the engine
speed as soon as the stall speed.
6. Move the selector lever to the N range and let idle for at least 1 minute.
7. Repeat the stall test (step 4 to 6) in R, 3, 2 and L range.
Standard Value Diagnosis
1. If the stall speed is higher than the standard value in all ranges.
• Low line pressure.
• Abraded oil pump.
• Faulty operation of low clutch.
• Faulty transmission range switch.
• Transmission fluid leaking from the oil pump, valve body or transmission case.
• Sticking of pressure regulator spool valve or pilot spool valve.
2. If the stall speed is higher than the standard value in D, 3, 2 and L ranges.
• Slipping of low clutch
• Slipping of low one-way clutch
3. If the stall speed is higher than the standard value in R range.
• Slipping of low & reverse brake
• Slipping of reverse clutch
4. If the stall speed is lower than the standard value is all ranges.
• Slipping of torque converter one-way clutch
• Problem in engine
Stall speed Pre condition
2050 ± 150 RPM Ambient temperature between 10
and 40 °C [50 and 104 °F]
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7A2-124 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (JR405E)
Time Lag Test
Time Lag Test Procedure1. Fully apply the parking brake and chock all wheels.
2. Check the level of the engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid. Replenish as necessary.
3. Start the engine and warm up (allow engine coolant temperature to reach at least 70 °C
[158 °F]).
Important: Keep the brakes applied at all times in
order to prevent unexpected vehicle motion. Personal
injury may result if the vehicle moves unexpectedly.
4. Let idle and record the time lag from when the selector lever is moved from N to D or N to R range
until the shock has felt.
Standard Value
Diagnosis 1. If the time lag is out of the standard value when the selector lever is moved from N to D range.
• Forward range line pressure is low.
• Slipping of low clutch.
• Slipping of low one-way clutch. • Problem in valve body (faulty operation, sticking or
clogged hydraulic circuit).
• Faulty operation of low clutch solenoid valve.
• Shorter or faulty amount of transmission fluid.
2. If the time lag is out of the standard value when the selector lever is moved from N to R range.
• Reverse range line pressure is low
• Slipping of low & reverse brake
• Slipping of reverse clutch
• Problem in valve body (faulty operation, sticking or clogged hydraulic circuit).
• Faulty operation of low & reverse brake solenoid valve.
• Shorter or faulty amount of transmission fluid.
Selector lever position Time lag
N to D range Less than 0.7 seconds
N to R range Less than 1.2 seconds
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7A2-144 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (JR405E)
The JR405E automatic transmission is electrically
controlled by a transmission control module (TCM).
There are four forward speeds and one reverse speed.
This JR405E automatic transmission employs a clutch
pressure direct control system (Direct Electronic Shift
Control: DESC) using duty cycle type solenoid valves,
which ensure high shift quality. This transmission also
has a learning function and constantly checks the time
of each clutch and brake required for the shift in order
to match this time with the target value for the optimum
shift. The TCM will automatically select the most
appropriate shift points and lock-up points depending
on the accelerator pedal opening, the vehicle speed
and the vehicle load. If any trouble arises in the speed
sensor, solenoid valve, etc., the fail-safe control
function is activated to keep the running performance.
The JR405E automatic transmission consists of the
torque converter, oil pump, input shaft, out put shaft,
planetary gears and valve body. The gear train consists
of two planetary gear sets and three multiple plate
clutches in combination with two multiple plate brakes
and a one-way clutch.
Transmission Component Description
Torque Converter
Legend
1. Pump impeller
2. Turbine runner
3. Stator
4. Converter front cover
5. One-way clutch
6. Torque converter clutch (TCC) piston
7. Torsion damper
The torque converter is a device for transmitting the
engine torque to the transmission. It transmits power by
means of oil when the lock up clutch is disengaged,
and by means of a lock up clutch when it is engaged. The torque converter is of the symmetrical, three-
element, single-stage, two-phase type. As shown in the
picture, the symmetrical three-elements refer to three
elements (components) consisting of impeller (1),
turbine (2) and stator (3) that are arranged
symmetrically. Single-stage means that there is only
one turbine as an output element; two-phase means
that the pump impeller acts as a torque converter when
the turbine speed is comparatively low, and as a fluid
coupling when the speed is high. Lock up refers to a
fixed state of the lock up clutch (=torque converter
clutch (TCC) inside the torque converter and thus
connects the engine directly to the transmission.
Oil Pump
Legend 1. Torque converter
2. Oil pump
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