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FAIL-SAFE CHART
1. FAIL-SAFE
This function minimizes the loss of the ECT functions
when any malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid.
(a) ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature
sensor:
When the ATF temperature sensor has a
malfunction, 5th upshift is prohibited.
(b) Counter gear speed sensor NC (Speed sensor NC):
When the counter gear speed sensor has a
malfunction, 5th upshift is prohibited.
(c) Shift solenoid valve DSL:
When the solenoid valve DSL has a malfunction, the
current to the solenoid valve is stopped.
This stops lock-up control, then fuel economy
decreases.
(d) Shift solenoid valve SL1, SL2, SL3 and S4:
Fail safe function:
If either of the shift solenoid valve circuits develops
an open or short, the ECM turns the other shift
solenoid "ON" and "OFF" in order to shift into the
gear positions shown in the table below.
Manual shifting as shown in the following table must
be done (In case of a short circuit, the ECM stops
sending the current to the short circuited solenoid).
Even if starting the engine in the fail-safe mode, the
gear position remains in the same position.
HINT:
FL: Flex Lock-up
NormalSolenoid ValveSL1 ON OFF ON OFF OFF
SL2 ON ON OFF FL FL
SL3 OFF OFF OFF ON ON
S4 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
Gear Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
SL1
Malfunction
(During driving
at 1st or 2nd)Solenoid ValveSL1 OFF
SL2 ON ON OFF to ON FL to ON FL to ON
SL3 OFF OFF OFF ON to OFF ON to OFF
S4 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON to OFF
Gear Position 1st to 2nd 2nd 3rd to 2nd 4th to 2nd 5th to 2nd
SL1
Malfunction
(During driving
at 3rd)Solenoid ValveSL1 OFF
SL2 ON to FL ON to FL OFF to FL FL FL
SL3 OFF OFF OFF ON to OFF ON to OFF
S4 OFF to ON OFF to ON OFF to ON OFF to ON ON
Gear Position 1st to 4th 2nd to 4th 3rd to 4th 4th 5th to 4th
SL1
Malfunction
(During driving
at 4th or 5th)Solenoid ValveSL1 OFF
SL2 ON to FL ON to FL OFF to FL FL FL
SL3 OFF to ON OFF to ON OFF to ON ON ON
S4 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
Gear Position 1st to 4th 2nd to 4th 3rd to 4th 4th 5th to 4th
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a DTC is displayed during the DTC check, check the parts
listed in the table below and proceed to the page given.
HINT:
• *1: Comes on MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) light up
• *2: "DTC stored" mark means ECM memorizes the
malfunction code if the ECM detects the DTC detection
condition.
• This DTC may be output when the clutch, brake and gear
components etc. inside the automatic transmission are
damaged.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM:
DTC Code Detection Item Trouble Area MIL *1 Memory *2 See page
P0705Transmission Range Sensor Circuit
Malfunction (PRNDL Input)1. Open or short in park/neutral position
switch circuit
2. Park/neutral position switch
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-38
P0710Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
"A" Circuit1. Open or short in ATF temperature
sensor circuit
2. Transmission wire (ATF temperature
sensor)
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-43
P0711Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
"A" PerformanceTransmission wire (ATF temperature
sensor)Comes on DTC storedAX-48
P0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
"A" Circuit Low Input1. Short in ATF temperature sensor
circuit
2. Transmission wire (ATF temperature
sensor)
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-43
P0713Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
"A" Circuit High Input1. Open in ATF temperature sensor
circuit
2. Transmission wire (ATF temperature
sensor)
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-43
P0717 Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal1. Open or short in transmission
revolution sensor NT (speed sensor NT)
circuit
2. Transmission revolution sensor NT
(speed sensor NT)
3. ECM
4. Automatic transaxle assemblyComes on DTC storedAX-52
P0724 Brake Switch "B" Circuit High1. Short in stop light switch circuit
2. Stop light switch
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-56
P0741Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid
Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve DSL)1. Shift solenoid valve DSL remains
open or closed
2. Valve body is blocked
3. Torque converter clutch
4. Automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or
gear etc.)
5. Line pressure is too lowComes on DTC storedAX-60
P0746Pressure Control Solenoid "A"
Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)1. Shift solenoid valve SL1 remains open
or closed
2. Valve body is blocked
3. Automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or
gear etc.)Comes on DTC storedAX-66
P0748Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Electrical
(Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)1. Open or short in shift solenoid valve
SL1 circuit
2. Shift solenoid valve SL1
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-70
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P0766Shift Solenoid "D" Performance (Shift
Solenoid Valve S4)1. Shift solenoid valve S4 remains open
or closed
2. Valve body is blocked (Brake control
valve)
3. Automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or
gear, etc.)Comes on DTC storedAX-74
P0771Shift Solenoid "E" Performance (Shift
Solenoid Valve SR)1. Shift solenoid valve SR remains open
or closed
2. Valve body is blocked
3. Automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or
gear etc.)Comes on DTC storedAX-78
P0776Pressure Control Solenoid "B"
Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL2)1. Shift solenoid valve SL2 remains open
or closed
2. Valve body is blocked
3. Automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or
gear etc.)Comes on DTC storedAX-82
P0778Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Electrical
(Shift Solenoid Valve SL2)1. Open or short in shift solenoid valve
SL2 circuit
2. Shift solenoid valve SL2
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-87
P0793 Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A"1. Open or short in transmission
revolution sensor NC (speed sensor NC)
circuit
2. Transmission revolution sensor NC
(speed sensor NC)
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-91
P0796Pressure Control Solenoid "C"
Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)1. Shift solenoid valve SL3 remains open
or closed
2. Valve body is blocked
3. Automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or
gear etc.)Comes on DTC storedAX-95
P0798Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Electrical
(Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)1. Open or short in shift solenoid valve
SL3 circuit
2. Shift solenoid valve SL3
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-100
P0982Shift Solenoid "D" Control Circuit Low
(Shift Solenoid Valve S4)1. Short in shift solenoid valve S4 circuit
2. Shift solenoid valve S4
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-104
P0983Shift Solenoid "D" Control Circuit High
(Shift Solenoid Valve S4)1. Open in shift solenoid valve S4 circuit
2. Shift solenoid valve S4
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-104
P0985Shift Solenoid "E" Control Circuit Low
(Shift Solenoid Valve SR)1. Short in shift solenoid valve SR circuit
2. Shift solenoid valve SR
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-107
P0986Shift Solenoid "E" Control Circuit High
(Shift Solenoid Valve SR)1. Open in shift solenoid valve SR circuit
2. Shift solenoid valve SR
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-107
P2714Pressure Control Solenoid "D"
Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SLT)1. Shift solenoid valve SLT remains
closed
2. Valve body is blocked
3. Automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or
gear etc.)Comes on DTC stored
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P2716Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Electrical
(Shift Solenoid Valve SLT)1. Open or short in shift solenoid valve
SLT circuit
2. Shift solenoid valve SLT
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-116
P2769Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit
Low (Shift Solenoid Valve DSL)1. Short in shift solenoid valve DSL
circuit
2. Shift solenoid valve DSL
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-120 DTC Code Detection Item Trouble Area MIL *1 Memory *2 See page
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P2770Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit
High (Shift Solenoid Valve DSL)1. Open in shift solenoid valve DSL
circuit
2. Shift solenoid valve DSL
3. ECMComes on DTC storedAX-120 DTC Code Detection Item Trouble Area MIL *1 Memory *2 See page
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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.P0500 (VSS)
P0748, P0778, P0798 (Shift solenoid valve (range))
Shift change Shift change is completed and before starting next shift change operation
ECM selected gear3rd, 4th
Output shaft rpm1,000 rpm or more
NSW (STAR) switchOFF
R switchOFF
L switchOFF
EngineRunning
Ignition switchON
StarterOFF
Sensor signal rpmLess than 300 rpm
Speed sensor (NT) Turbine speed is equal to engine speed with lock-up ON
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses the signals from the throttle position sensor, air-flow meter, turbine (input) speed sensor,
intermediate (counter) shaft speed sensor and crankshaft position sensor to monitor the engagement
condition of the lock-up clutch.
Then the ECM compares the engagement condition of the lock-up clutch with the lock-up schedule in the
ECM memory to detect a mechanical problems of the shift solenoid valve DSL, valve body and torque
converter clutch.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
Torque converter lock-up is controlled by the ECM based on the speed sensor (NT), speed sensor (NC),
engine rpm, engine load, engine temperature, vehicle speed, transmission temperature, and gear
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 turned on, it applies pressure to the
lock-up relay valve and locks the torque converter clutch.
If the ECM detects no lock-up after lock-up has been requested or if it detects lock-up when it is not
requested, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the shift solenoid valve DSL or lock-up system
performance. The ECM will turn on the MIL and store the DTC.
HINT:
Example:
When any of the following is met, the system judges it as a malfunction.
• There is a difference in rotation between the input side (engine speed) and output side (input turbine
speed) of the torque converter when the ECM commands lock-up.
(Engine speed is at least 100 rpm greater than input turbine speed.)
• There is no difference in rotation between the input side (engine speed) and output side (input turbine
speed) of the torque converter when the ECM commands lock-up off.
(The difference between engine speed and input turbine speed is less than 35 rpm.)
MONITOR STRATEGY
DTC P0741Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Performance
(Shift Solenoid Valve DSL)
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0741Lock-up does not occur when driving in the lock-up
range (normal driving at 80 km/h [50 mph]), or lock up
remains ON in the lock-up OFF range.
(2-trip detection logic)• Shift solenoid valve DSL remains open or closed
• Valve body is blocked
• Torque converter clutch
• Automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or gear etc.)
• Line pressure is too low
Related DTCsP0741:
Shift solenoid valve DSL/OFF malfunction
Shift solenoid valve DSL/ON malfunction
Required sensors/ComponentsShift solenoid valve DSL, Speed sensor (NT), Speed sensor (NC),
Crankshaft position sensor (NE), Throttle position sensor (VPA1),
Mass air flow sensor (MAF), Transmission temperature sensor
(THO1), Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT)
Frequency of operation Continuous
DurationOFF malfunction (A)
Continuous.
OFF malfunction (B)
1 sec.
OFF malfunction (C)
3.5 sec.
ON malfunction
1.8 sec.
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TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
All:
OFF malfunction (A):
OFF malfunction (B):
OFF malfunction (C):
ON malfunction:
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Either of the following conditions is met: OFF malfunction or ON malfunction OFF malfunction:
ON malfunction:
MIL operation 2 driving cycles
Sequence of operation None
The monitor will run whenever this DTC is not present.P0115 - P0118 (ECT sensor)
P0125 (Insufficient ECT for closed loop)
P0500 (VSS)
P0748, P0778, P0798 (Shift solenoid valve (range))
ECT (Engine coolant temperature) 10
C (50F) or more
Transmission range"D"
TFT (Transmission fluid temperature) -20
C (-4F) or more
TFT sensor circuitNot circuit malfunction
ECT sensor circuitNot circuit malfunction
Turbine speed sensor circuit Not circuit malfunction
Intermediate shaft speed sensor circuit Not circuit malfunction
Output speed sensor circuit Not circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve SL1 circuit Not circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve SL2 circuit Not circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve SL3 circuit Not circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve S4 circuit Not circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve SR circuit Not circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid valve DSL circuit Not circuit malfunction
Electronic throttle systemNot circuit malfunction
ECM selected gear3rd
Throttle valve opening angle4.5% or more at engine speed gear 1,900 rpm (varies with engine
speed)
ECM selected gear5th
Vehicle speed10 km/h (6.2 mph) or more
ECM lock-up commandON
ECM selected gear3rd, 4th or 5th
Vehicle speed25 km/h (15.5 mph) or more
ECM lock-up commandOFF
ECM selected gear3rd, 4th or 5th
Throttle valve opening angle7% or more
Vehicle speed25 to 60 km/h (15.5 to 37.3 mph)
Engine Speed - Input (turbine) speed 100 rpm or more
Difference between engine speed and input (turbine) speed Less than 35 rpm
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Using the intelligent tester to perform ACTIVE TEST allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be
operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because
intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Performing ACTIVE TEST
early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. DATA LIST information can be displayed while
performing ACTIVE TEST.
1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST
(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Turn the ignition switch off.
(c) Connect the intelligent tester together with the CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle
interface module) to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(e) Turn on the tester.
(f) Select the item "DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST".
(g) According to the display on the tester, perform the "ACTIVE TEST".
HINT:
• This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 60 km/h (37 mph) or more.
• This test can be conducted in the 5th gear.
(h) Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change
abruptly.
HINT:
• When changing the accelerator pedal opening angle while driving, if the engine speed does
not change, lock-up is on.
• Slowly release, but not fully, the accelerator pedal in order to decelerate. (Fully releasing the
pedal will close the throttle valve and lock-up may be turned off.)
Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
LOCK UP[Test Details]
Control the shift solenoid DSL to set the automatic
transaxle to the lock-up condition.
[Vehicle Condition]
• Throttle valve opening angle: Less than 35 %
• Vehicle Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph) or more, and
5th gearON/OFFPossible to check the DSL
operation.
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