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DESCRIPTION
The linear solenoid valve (SLT) controls the transmission line pressure for smooth transmission operation
based on signals from the throttle position sensor and the vehicle speed sensor. The ECM adjusts the
duty cycle of the SLT solenoid valve to control hydraulic line pressure coming from the primary regulator
valve. Appropriate line pressure assures smooth shifting with varying engine outputs.
(*): Duty Ratio
The duty ratio is the ratio of the period of continuity in one cycle.
For example, if A is the period of continuity in one cycle, and B is the period of non-continuity, then
Duty Ratio = A/(A + B) x 100(%)
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
When an open or short in the linear solenoid valve (SLT) circuit is detected, the ECM interprets this as a
fault. The ECM will turn on the MIL and store the DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
DTC P2716Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Electrical (Shift
Solenoid Valve SLT)
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P2716Open or short is detected in shift solenoid valve SLT
circuit for 1 second or more while driving (1-trip
detecting logic).• Open or short in shift solenoid valve SLT circuit
• Shift solenoid valve SLT
•ECM
Related DTCs P2716: Shift solenoid valve SLT/Range check
Required sensors/Components Shift solenoid valve SLT
Frequency of operation Continuous
Duration 1 sec.
MIL operation Immediate
Sequence of operation None
C114295E01
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TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
WIRING DIAGRAM
The monitor will run whenever this DTC is not present. None
Solenoid current cut status Not cut
Battery voltage11 V or more
Ignition switchON
StarterOFF
CPU commanded duty ratio to SLT 19% or more
Solenoid status from IC Fail (Open or short)
Shift solenoid valve SLT Resistance: 5.0 to 5.6
at 20C (68F)
G031770E39
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the
transaxle.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard resistance
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard resistance (Check for short)
NG
OK
(a) Connect the transmission wire connector to the
transaxle.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard resistance
(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard resistance (Check for short)
NG
OK
1INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (SLT)
C113969E10
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
20C (68F)
2 (SLT+) - 8 (SLT-) 5.0 to 5.6
Tester Connection Specified Condition
2 (SLT+) - Body ground 10 k
or higher
8 (SLT-) - Body ground
Go to step 3
2CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)
C160512E07
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
20C (68F)
E10-13 (SLT+) - E10-12 (SLT-) 5.0 to 5.6
Tester Connection Specified Condition
E10-13 (SLT+) - Body ground
10 k
or higher
E10-12 (SLT-) - Body ground
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
CONNECTOR
REPLACE ECM
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(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve (SLT).
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard resistance
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to
terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the
solenoid valve connector, then check the movement of
the valve.
OK:
The solenoid makes an operating sound.
NG
OK
3INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT
G020767E82
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
20C (68F)
1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6
REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT
REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE
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DESCRIPTION
The shift solenoid valve DSL is turned "ON" and "OFF" by signals from the ECM in order to control the
hydraulic pressure operation, the lock-up relay valve, which then controls operation of the lock-up clutch.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
Torque converter lock-up is controlled by the ECM based on engine rpm, engine load, engine
temperature, vehicle speed, transmission temperature, and shift range selection. The ECM determines
the lock-up status of the torque converter by comparing the engine rpm (NE) to the input turbine rpm (NT).
The ECM calculates the actual transmission gear by comparing input turbine rpm (NT) to counter gear
rpm (NC). When conditions are appropriate, the ECM requests "lock-up" by applying control voltage to the
shift solenoid DSL. When the DSL is opened, it applies pressure to the lock-up relay valve and locks the
torque converter clutch. If the ECM detects an open or short in the DSL solenoid circuit, the ECM
interprets this as a fault in the DSL solenoid or circuit. The ECM will turn on the MIL and store the DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
P2769: Range check (Low resistance):
P2770: Range check (High resistance):
DTC P2769Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit Low
(Shift Solenoid Valve DSL)
DTC P2770Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit High
(Shift Solenoid Valve DSL)
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P2769ECM detects short in solenoid valve DSL circuit (0.1
sec.) when solenoid valve DSL is operated (2-trip
detection logic)• Short in shift solenoid valve DSL circuit
• Shift solenoid valve DSL
•ECM
P2770ECM detects open in solenoid valve DSL circuit (0.1
sec.) when solenoid valve DSL is not operated (2-trip
detection logic)• Open in shift solenoid valve DSL circuit
• Shift solenoid valve DSL
•ECM
Related DTCsP2769: Shift solenoid valve DSL/Range check (Low resistance)
P2770: Shift solenoid valve DSL/Range check (High resistance)
Required sensors/Components Shift solenoid valve DSL
Frequency of operation Continuous
Duration 0.064 sec. or more
MIL operation 2 driving cycles
Sequence of operation None
The monitor will run whenever this DTC is not present. None
Shift solenoid valve DSLON
Solenoid current cut status Not cut
Battery voltage8 V or more
Ignition switchON
Sta r t e rOFF
The monitor will run whenever this DTC is not present. None
Shift solenoid valve DSLON
Battery voltage8 V or more
Ignition switchON
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TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P2769: Range check (Low resistance):
P2770: Range check (High resistance):
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the
transaxle.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard resistance
NG
StarterOFF
Shift solenoid valve DSL resistance 8
or less
Shift solenoid valve DSL resistance 100 k
or more
Shift solenoid valve DSL Resistance: 11 to 13
at 20C (68F)
1INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (DSL)
G031165E84
C113969E11
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
20C (68F)
10 (DSL) - Body ground 11 to 13
Go to step 3
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OK
(a) Connect the transmission wire connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard resistance
NG
OK
(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve DSL.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard resistance
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the
solenoid connector, and the negative (-) lead to the
solenoid body.
OK:
The solenoid valve makes an operating sound.
NG
OK
2CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)
C160512E08
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
20C (68F)
E10-11 (DSL) - Body ground 11 to 13
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
CONNECTOR
REPLACE ECM
3INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE DSL
C113970E08
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
20C (68F)
Solenoid Connector (DSL) - Solenoid
Body (DSL)11 to 13
REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE DSL
REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE
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ROAD TEST
1. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
(a) Based on the result of the customer problem
analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. 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.
2. ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Perform the test at the ATF temperature 50 to 80
C
(122 to 176
F) in the normal operation.
(a) D position test:
Shift into the D position and fully depress the
accelerator pedal and check the following points.
(1) Check up-shift operation.
Check that 1
2, 2 3, 3 4 and 4 5th up-
shifts take place, and that the shift points
conform to the automatic shift schedule (See
page SS-24).
HINT:
5th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
• Engine coolant temperature is 55
C (131F)
or less and vehicle speed is at 80 km/h (176
mph) or less.
• ATF temperature is -2
C (28F) or less.
4th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
• Coolant temperature is 47
C (117F) or less
and vehicle speed is at 55 km/h (34 mph) or
less.
5th and 4th Gear Lock-up Prohibition Control
• Brake pedal is depressed.
• Accelerator pedal is released.
• Coolant temperature is 60
C (140F) or less.
(2) Check for shift shock and slip.
Check for shock and slip at the 1
2, 2 3, 3
4 and 4 5th up-shifts.
(3) Check for abnormal noise and vibration.
Drive in the D position lock-up or 5th gear, and
check for abnormal noises and vibration.
HINT:
The check for the cause of abnormal noise and
vibration must be done very thoroughly as it
could also be due to loss of balance in the
differential, torque converter clutch, etc.
(4) Check kick-down operation.
Check that the possible kick-down vehicle speed
limits for 2nd to 1st, 3rd to 2nd, 4th to 3rd, 5th to
4th kick-downs conform to those indicated on
the automatic shift schedule while driving
through all gears with the shift lever in the D
position (See page SS-24).
(5) Check abnormal shock and slip at kick-down.