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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses signals from the vehicle speed sensor to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
or 5th gear).
Then the ECM compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ECM memory to detect mechanical
problems of the shift solenoid valves, valve body or automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or gear etc.).
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves "ON/OFF". According to the input
shaft revolution, intermediate (counter) shaft revolution and output shaft revolution, the ECM detects the
actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th gear position). When the gear position commanded by the
ECM and the actual gear position are not the same, the ECM illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
All:
DTC P0776Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Performance
(Shift Solenoid Valve SL2)
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0776The gear required by the ECM does not match the
actual gear when driving (2-trip detection logic)• Shift solenoid valve SL2 remains open or closed
• Valve body is blocked
• Automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or gear etc.)
Related DTCsP0776:
Shift solenoid valve SL2/OFF malfunction
Shift solenoid valve SL2/ON malfunction
Required sensors/ComponentsShift solenoid valve SL2, Speed sensor (NT), Speed sensor (NC),
Crannkshaft position sensor (NE)
Frequency of operation Continuous
DurationOFF malfunction (A)
1.8 sec.
OFF malfunction (B) and (C)
0.8 sec.
ON malfunction (A) and (B)
0.8 sec.
ON malfunction (C)
0.4 sec.
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
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OFF malfunction (A):
OFF malfunction (B):
OFF malfunction (C):
OFF malfunction (D):
ON malfunction (A):
ON malfunction (B):
ON malfunction (C):
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Either of the following conditions is met: OFF malfunction (A), (B), (C) and (D), or ON malfunction
(A), (B) and (C)
OFF malfunction (A):
OFF malfunction (B) and (C):
OFF malfunction (D):
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 lock-up commandOFF
Vehicle speedLess than 60 km/h (37.3 mph)
Throttle valve opening angle 10% or more
ECM selected gear1st
Vehicle speedLess than 40 km/h (24.9 mph)
Throttle valve opening angle4.5% or more at engine speed 1,900 rpm
(Varies with engine speed)
ECM selected gear3rd
Throttle valve opening angle4.5% or more at engine speed 1,900 rpm
(Varies with engine speed)
ECM selected gear4th or 5th
Duration time from shift command of ECM 15 sec. or more
ECM selected gear1st
Vehicle speedLess than 40 km/h (24.9 mph)
Throttle valve opening angle4.5% or more at engine speed 1,900 rpm
(Varies with engine speed)
ECM selected gear3rd
Throttle valve opening angle5.0% or more at output speed 1,400 rpm
(Varies with engine speed)
Malfunction of pressure control solenoid "B" (SL2) and "C"
(SL3)Not detected
Throttle valve opening angle7.0% or more at output speed 1,050 rpm
(Varies with engine speed)
Malfunction of pressure control solenoid "B" (SL2) Not detected
Difference between engine speed and input (turbine) speed Less than 35 rpm
Input (turbine) speed/Intermediate shaft speed 0.93 to 1.07
Input (turbine) speed/Intermediate shaft speed 0.64 to 0.74
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ON malfunction (A):
ON malfunction (B):
ON malfunction (C):
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 / SHIFT".
(g) According to the display on the tester, perform the "ACTIVE TEST".
HINT:
While driving, the shift position can be forcibly changed with the intelligent tester.
Comparing the shift position commanded by the ACTIVE TEST with the actual shift position enables you
to confirm the problem (See page AX-30).
HINT:
• This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 50 km/h (31 mph) or less.
• The shift position commanded by the ECM is shown in the DATA LIST/SHIFT display on the intelligent
tester.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester together with the CAN VIM
(controller area network vehicle interface module) to the
DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the
OBD II scan tool or the intelligent tester main switch ON.
(c) When you use intelligent tester:
Input (turbine) speed/Intermediate shaft speed 2.72 to 2.86
Input (turbine) speed - Intermediate shaft speed 700 rpm or more
Input (turbine) speed - Intermediate shaft speedLess than -500 rpm
or
700 rpm or more
Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
SHIFT[Test Details]
Operate the shift solenoid valve and set the each
shift position by yourself.
[Vehicle Condition]
• IDL: ON
• Less than 50 km/h (31 mph)
[Others]
• Press "
" button: Shift up
• Press "
" button: Shift down1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5thPossible to check the
operation of the shift
solenoid valves.
1CHECK OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0776)
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Select the item "DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II /
DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES".
(d) Read the DTCs using the OBD II scan tool or the
intelligent tester.
Result
HINT:
If any other codes besides "P0776" are output, perform
the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.
B
A
(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL2.
(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
OK:
There are no foreign objects on each valve and they
operate smoothly.
NG
OK
Result Proceed to
P0776 A
P0776 and other DTCs B
GO TO DTC CHART
2INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL2
G020767E80
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
20C (68F)
1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6
REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL2
3INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION
VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
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OK:
The torque converter clutch operates normally.
NG
OK
4INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY
REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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DESCRIPTION
Shifting from 1st to 5th is performed in combination with "ON" and "OFF" operation of the shift solenoid
valves SL1, SL2, SL3, S4 and SR which are controlled by the ECM. If an open or short circuit occurs in
either of the shift solenoid valves, the ECM controls the remaining normal shift solenoid valves to allow
the vehicle to be operated smoothly (Fail safe function).
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves "ON/OFF". When there is an open or
short circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuit, the ECM detects the problem and illuminates the MIL and
stores the DTC. And the ECM performs the fail-safe function and turns the other normal shift solenoid
valves "ON/OFF" (In case of an open or short circuit, the ECM stops sending current to the circuit.)
(See page AX-30).
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
DTC P0778Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Electrical (Shift
Solenoid Valve SL2)
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0778ECM checks for an open or short circuit in shift solenoid
valves SL2 (1-trip detection logic)
Hybrid IC for solenoid indicates fail.• Open or short in shift solenoid valve SL2 circuit
• Shift solenoid valve SL2
•ECM
Related DTCs P0778: Shift solenoid valve SL2/Range check
Required sensors/Components Shift solenoid valve SL2
Frequency of operation Continuous
Duration 1 sec.
MIL operation Immediate
Sequence of operation None
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 SL2 19% or more
Solenoid status from IC Fail (Open or short)
Output signal dutyLess than 100%
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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
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
OK:
Standard resistance (Check for short)
NG
OK
1INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (SL2)
G031765E59
C113969E04
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
20C (68F)
5 (SL2+) - 12 (SL2-) 5.0 to 5.6
Tester Connection Specified Condition
5 (SL2+) - Body ground 10 k
or higher
12 (SL2-) - Body ground
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(a) Connect the transmission wire connector to the
transaxle.
(b) Disconnect the connector from the ECM.
(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.
OK:
Standard resistance (Check for short)
NG
OK
(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL2.
(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
2CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)
C160512E02
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
20C (68F)
E10-15 (SL2+) - E10-14 (SL2-) 5.0 to 5.6
Tester Connection Specified Condition
E10-15 (SL2+) - Body ground
10 k
or higher
E10-14 (SL2-) - Body ground
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
CONNECTOR
REPLACE ECM
3INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL2
G020767E80
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
20C (68F)
1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6
REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL2