DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOWSTR-17
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2.CHECK THAT THE STARTER MOTOR STOPS
Check that the starter motor stops after starting the engine.
Does the starter motor stop?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace starter motor. Refer to STR-22, "QR25DE : Removal and Installation"
(QR25DE) or STR-
23, "VQ35DE : Removal and Installation" (VQ35DE).
3.CHECK THAT THE ENGINE TURNS WHEN CRANKING
Check that the engine turns when cranking.
Does engine turn when cranking?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 5.
4.CHECK THE ENGINE SPEED WHEN CRANKING
Check that the engine speed is not low when cranking.
Does engine turn normally?
YES >> Check igniti on/fuel system.
NO >> Check charge condition, corrosion and connection condition of the battery.
5.CHECK STARTER MOTOR ACTIVATION
Check that the starter motor runs at cranking.
Does starter motor turn?
YES >> Replace starter motor. Refer to STR-22, "QR25DE : Removal and Installation" (QR25DE) or STR-
23, "VQ35DE : Removal and Installation" (VQ35DE).
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check the following conditions:
• Fuse and fusible link
• Charge condition, corrosion and connection of the battery.
Are these inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair as needed.
7.CHECK STARTING SYSTEM WIRING
Check the following:
• “B” terminal circuit. Refer to STR-18, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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• “S” terminal circuit. Refer to STR-20, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> Replace starter motor. Refer to STR-22, "QR25DE : Removal and Installation" (QR25DE) or STR-
23, "VQ35DE : Removal and Installation" (VQ35DE).
NO >> Repair as needed.
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TM-28
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STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
FLUID COOLER & FLUID WARMER SYSTEM : System Description
INFOID:0000000009463985
CVT FLUID COOLER SCHEMATIC
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
CVT Oil Warmer
• The CVT oil warmer (1) is installed on the front part of transaxle
assembly.
• When engine is started while engine and CVT are cold, engine coolant temperature rises more quickly than CVT fluid tempera-
ture. CVT oil warmer is provided with two circuits for CVT and
engine coolant respectively so that warmed engine coolant warms
CVT quickly. This helps shorten CVT warming up time, improving
fuel economy.
• A cooling effect is obtained when CVT fluid temperature is high.
Heater Thermostat
• The heater thermostat (1) is insta lled on the front part of transaxle
assembly.
• The heater thermostat open and close with set temperature.
SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463986
The shift lever cannot be shifted from the “P” positi on unless the brake pedal is depressed while the ignition
switch is set to ON. The shift lock is unlocked by turn ing the shift lock solenoid ON when the ignition switch is
set to ON, the park position switch is turned ON (selec tor lever is in “P” position), and the stop lamp switch is
turned ON (brake pedal is depressed) as shown in the oper ation chart in the figure. Therefore, the shift lock
solenoid receives no ON signal and the shift lock remains locked if all of the above conditions are not fulfilled.
However, selector operation is allowed if the shift lock release button is pressed.
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SYSTEMTM-37
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Gear shifting is performed in all shifting ranges from the lowest to the
highest gear ratio.
D Position (O/D OFF)
The gear ratio is generally high by limiting the shifting range on the
high side, and this always generates a large driving power.
DS Position
Pressing down the accelerator pedal allows to drive the vehicle with
a feeling of M/T-like gear shifting.
Hill Climbing And Descending Control
If a downhill is detected with the accelerator pedal is released, the system performs downshift to increase the
engine brake force so that vehicle may not be accelerat ed more than necessary. If a climbing hill is detected,
the system improves the acceleration performance in re-acceleration by limiting the gear shift range on the
high side.
NOTE:
For engine brake control on a downhill, the control can be stopped with CONSULT.
Control In Acceleration
From change of the vehicle speed or accelerator pedal pos ition, the acceleration request level of the driver or
driving scene is evaluated. In start or acceleration duri ng driving, the gear shift characteristics with linearity of
revolution increase and vehicle speed increase ar e gained to improve the acceleration feel.
SELECT CONTROL
SCIA1953E
SCIA8229E
JSDIA3708GB
JSDIA2060GB
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TM-50
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G SPEEDVehicle stopped 0.00 G
During acceleration The value changes to the positive side
along with acceleration.
During deceleration The value changes to the positive side
along with deceleration.
ACCEL POSI SEN 1 Accelerator pedal released 0.00 deg
Accelerator pedal fully depressed 80.00 deg
VENG TRQ While driving The value changes along with acceleration/
deceleration.
PRI TRQ While driving The value changes along with acceleration/
deceleration.
TRQ RTO While driving The value changes along with acceleration/
deceleration.
SEC PRESSURE • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
•At idle 1.1 MPa
PRI PRESSURE • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
•At idle 0.40 – 0.45 MPa
FLUID TEMP Ignition switch ON. Displays the CVT fluid temperature.
DSR REV While driving It varies along with the driving condition.
TGT PLLY GR RATIO In driving (forward) 2.70
− 0.38
In driving (reverse) 2.70
LU PRS • Engine started
• Vehicle is stopped. −
0.500 MPa
• Selector lever: “D” position
• Accelerator pedal position: 1/8 or less
• Vehicle speed: 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more 0.450 MPa
LINE PRS • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
•At idle 1.1 MPa
TRGT PRI PRESSURE • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
•At idle 0.40 – 0.45 MPa
TRGT SELECT PRESSURE • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
•At idle 0 MPa
• Selector lever: “D” position
•At idle 0.3 – 0.5 MPa
TRGT SEC PRESSURE • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
•At idle 1.1 MPa
ISOLT1 • Engine started
• Vehicle is stopped. 0.000 A
• Selector lever: “D” position
• Accelerator pedal position: 1/8 or less
• Vehicle speed: 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more 0.500 A
ISOLT2 • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
•At idle 0.800 – 0.850 A
Monitor item Condition Value/Status (Approx.)
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PRI SOLENOID • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
• At idle 0.800 – 0.850 A
SEC SOLENOID CURRENT • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
• At idle 0.800 – 0.850 A
SELECT SOLENOID CURRENT • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
• At idle 1.000 A
SOLMON1 • Engine started
• Vehicle is stopped. 0.000 A
• Selector lever: “D” position
• Accelerator pedal position: 1/8 or less
• Vehicle speed: 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more 0.500 A
SOLMON2 • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
• At idle 0.800 – 0.850 A
PRI SOL MON • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
• At idle 0.800 – 0.850 A
SEC SOL MON CURRENT • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
• At idle 0.800 – 0.850 A
SELECT SOL MON CURRENT • After engine warm up
• Selector lever: “N” position
• At idle 1.000 A
D POSITION SW Selector lever: “D” position On
Other than the above Off
N POSITION SW Selector lever: “N” position On
Other than the above Off
R POSITION SW Selector lever: “R” position On
Other than the above Off
P POSITION SW Selector lever: “P” position On
Other than the above Off
L POSITION SW Always Off
DS RANGE SW Selector lever: “DS” position On
Other than the above Off
BRAKESW Brake pedal is depressed On
Brake pedal is released Off
IDLE SW Accelerator pedal is fully depressed On
Accelerator pedal is released Off
SPORT MODE SW Press the overdrive control switch On
Release the overdrive control switch Off
ECO MODE SW Always Off
STRDWNSW Always Off
STRUPSW Always Off
DOWNLVR Always Off
UPLVR Always Off
NONMMODE Always On Monitor item Condition Value/Status (Approx.)
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TCM
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(Y) Ground
Select solenoid
valve OutputIn driving at “DS” position
Release the accelerator pedal after
the following conditions are satisfied
• Selector lever: “D” position
• Accelerator pedal position: 1/8 or less
• Vehicle speed: 50 km/h (31 MPH) or more
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(BR) Ground Torque converter
clutch solenoid
valve Output• Selector lever: “D” position
• Accelerator pedal position: 1/8 or
less
• Vehicle speed: 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more
• Engine started
• Vehicle is stopped
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(L) Ground Secondary pres-
sure solenoid valve Output• Selector lever: “DS” position
• Vehicle speed: 20 km/h (12 MPH)
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(LG) Ground
Primary pressure
solenoid valve Output
• Selector lever: “DS” position
• Vehicle speed: 20 km/h (12 MPH)
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(B) Ground Ground Output Always 0 V
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(B) Ground Ground Output Always 0 V
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(P) Ground
Battery power sup-
ply (backup) Input Always 10
− 16 V
Te r m i n a l N o .
(Wire color) Description
Condition Value (Approx.)
+ − Signal Input/
OutputJSDIA1897GB
JSDIA1899GB
JSDIA1900GB
JSDIA1903GB
JSDIA1897GB
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CVT FLUIDTM-83
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CVT FLUID
ReplacementINFOID:0000000009464014
CAUTION:
• Always use shop paper. Never use shop cloth.
• Replace a drain plug gasket with new ones at the fi nal stage of the operation when installing.
• Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is a risk of dripping fluid entering the eye.
• After replacement, always pe rform CVT fluid leakage check.
1. Select “Data Monitor” in “TRANSMISSION” using CONSULT.
2. Select “FLUID TEMP” and confirm t hat the CVT fluid temperature is 40°C (104 °F) or less.
3. Check that the selector lever is in the “P ” position, then completely engage the parking brake.
4. Lift up the vehicle.
5. Remove the drain plug and drain the CVT fluid from the oil pan. Refer to TM-186, "Exploded View"
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6. Install the drain plug to oil pan. CAUTION:
Drain plug gasket use the old one.
7. Remove the overflow plug from converter housing.
8. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the overflow plug hole.
CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
9. Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION:
Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging
pipe until it stops.
10. Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5 /8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
11. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug.
NOTE:
Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
12. Lift down the vehicle.
13. Start the engine.
14. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector leve r to the entire position from “P” to “DS”, and shift it
to the “P” position.
NOTE:
Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
15. Check that the CONSULT “Data Monitor” in “FLUID TEMP” is 35°C (95 °F) to 45 °C (113 °F).
16. Stop the engine.
17. Lift up the vehicle.
18. Remove the drain plug, and then drain CVT fluid from oil pan. CVT fluid : Refer to
TM-212, "General Specification"
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Fluid capacity : Refer to TM-212, "General Specification"
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TM-84
< BASIC INSPECTION >[CVT: RE0F10D]
CVT FLUID
19. Repeat steps 8 to 18 (one time).
20. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to TM-186, "Exploded View"
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21. Remove the overflow plug.
22. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) into the overflow plug hole. CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
23. Install the ATF changer hose to the charging pipe. CAUTION:
Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
24. Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
25. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug. NOTE:
Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
26. Lift down the vehicle.
27. Start the engine.
28. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from “P” to “DS”, and shift it to the “P” position.
NOTE:
Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
29. Check that the CONSULT “Data Monitor” in “FLUID TEMP” is 35 °C (95 °F) to 45 °C (113 °F).
30. Lift up the vehicle.
31. Remove the overflow plug and confirm that the CV T fluid is drained from the overflow plug hole.
CAUTION:
Perform this work with the vehicle idling.
NOTE:
If the CVT fluid is not drained, refer to “Adjustment” and refill with the CVT fluid.
32. When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, tighten the overflow plug to the specified torque. Refer to TM-
186, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse O-ring.
33. Lift down the vehicle.
34. Select “Data Monitor” in “T RANSMISSION” using CONSULT.
35. Select “CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN”.
36. Select “Erase”.
37. Stop the engine.
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009464015
CAUTION:
• During adjustment of the CVT fluid level, check CO NSULT so that the oil temperature may be main-
tained from 35 to 45 °C (95 to 113 °F).
• During adjustment of the CVT fluid level, check that the engine speed is maintaining 500 rpm.
• Use caution when looking into the drain hole as th ere is a risk of dripping fluid entering the eye.
1. Check that the selector lever is in the “P ” position, then completely engage the parking brake.
2. Start the engine.
3. Adjust the CVT fluid temperature to be approximately 40 °C (104 °F).
NOTE:
The CVT fluid is largely affected by temperature. Therefore be sure to use CONSULT and check the
“FLUID TEMP” under “TRANSMISSION” in “Data Monitor” while adjusting.
4. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from “P” to “DS”, and shift it to the “P” position.
NOTE: CVT fluid : Refer to
TM-212, "General Specification"
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Fluid capacity : Refer to TM-212, "General Specification"
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