Shift Control Solenoid Valves
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The PCM controls transaxle shifting by delivering an output signal to shift control solenoid valves "A", "B" and "C". Solenoid valves are operated in accordance with gear position. See SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION table. Shift control solenoid valves are located on transaxle. See Figure . Shift control solenoid valve "A" has a Blue/Yellow wire, solenoid valve "B" has a Green/White wire and solenoid valve "C" has a Green wire.
SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION
| Shift Lever Position | Solenoid Valve "A" | Solenoid Valve "B" | Solenoid Valve "C" |
|---|---|---|---|
| "D3" Or "D4" (Shifting From "N") | On | On | On |
| "D3" Or "D4" (1st Gear) | Off | On | On |
| "D3" Or "D4" (Shifting Between 1st & 2nd Gear) | On | On | On |
| "D3" Or "D4" (2nd Gear) | On | On | Off |
| "D3" Or "D4" (Shifting Between 2nd & 3rd Gear) | On | Off | Off |
| "D3" Or "D4" (3rd Gear) | On | Off | On |
| "D4" (Shifting Between 3rd & 4th Gear) | Off | Off | On |
| "D4" (4th) | Off | Off | Off |
| "2" (2nd Gear) | On | On | Off |
| "1" (1st Gear) | Off | On | On |
| "R" (Reverse - Shifting from "P" Or "R") | Off | Off | On |
| "R" (Reverse) | Off | On | Off |
| "P" (Park) | Off | On | Off |
| "N" (Neutral) | Off | On | Off |