System Description

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The ECM uses signals from the transmission revolution sensor (SP2) and transmission revolution sensor (NT) to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th gear).

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 transmission (clutch, brake, gear, etc.).

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Memory
P0751	Shift Solenoid "A" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve S1)	1. Diagnosis Condition 2. Malfunction Status 3. Malfunction Time 4. Other S1 stuck ON malfunction1 Engine coolant temperature is 40°C (104°F) or more and the vehicle is driven with the shift lever in D (no malfunctions are detected in the shift solenoid valve S1, S2, S3, S4, SR, SL1 and SL2, transmission revolution sensors (NT, SP2), coolant temperature sensor, knock control sensor, electronic throttle). Both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are met: When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 1st gear, the actual gear is shifted to 2nd. When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 5th gear, the actual gear is shifted to 5th. 0.4 seconds 2-trip detection logic S1 stuck OFF malfunction2 Engine coolant temperature is 40°C (104°F) or more and the vehicle is driven with the shift lever in D (no malfunctions are detected in the shift solenoid valve S1, S2, S3, S4, SR, SL1 and SL2, transmission revolution sensors (NT, SP2), coolant temperature sensor, knock control sensor, electronic throttle). Both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are met: When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 5th gear, the actual gear is shifted to 5th. When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 6th gear, the engine overruns (clutch slips). 0.4 seconds or more 2-trip detection logic	[S1 stuck ON malfunction1:] Shift solenoid valve S1 remains open Transmission valve body assembly is blocked Automatic transmission with transfer assembly (clutch, brake, gear, etc.) [S1 stuck OFF malfunction2:] Shift solenoid valve S1 remains closed Shift solenoid valve SLT remains open or closed Transmission valve body assembly is blocked No. 2 brake malfunction (Driving is difficult.) Automatic transmission with transfer assembly (clutch, brake, gear, etc.)	Comes on	DTC stored

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

P0751

Shift Solenoid "A" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve S1)

1. Diagnosis Condition 2. Malfunction Status 3. Malfunction Time 4. Other

S1 stuck ON malfunction*1

Engine coolant temperature is 40°C (104°F) or more and the vehicle is driven with the shift lever in D (no malfunctions are detected in the shift solenoid valve S1, S2, S3, S4, SR, SL1 and SL2, transmission revolution sensors (NT, SP2), coolant temperature sensor, knock control sensor, electronic throttle).
Both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are met:
1. When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 1st gear, the actual gear is shifted to 2nd.
2. When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 5th gear, the actual gear is shifted to 5th.
0.4 seconds
2-trip detection logic

S1 stuck OFF malfunction*2

Engine coolant temperature is 40°C (104°F) or more and the vehicle is driven with the shift lever in D (no malfunctions are detected in the shift solenoid valve S1, S2, S3, S4, SR, SL1 and SL2, transmission revolution sensors (NT, SP2), coolant temperature sensor, knock control sensor, electronic throttle).
Both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are met:
1. When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 5th gear, the actual gear is shifted to 5th.
2. When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 6th gear, the engine overruns (clutch slips).
0.4 seconds or more
2-trip detection logic

[S1 stuck ON malfunction*1:]

Shift solenoid valve S1 remains open
Transmission valve body assembly is blocked
Automatic transmission with transfer assembly (clutch, brake, gear, etc.)

[S1 stuck OFF malfunction*2:]

Shift solenoid valve S1 remains closed
Shift solenoid valve SLT remains open or closed
Transmission valve body assembly is blocked
No. 2 brake malfunction (Driving is difficult.)
Automatic transmission with transfer assembly (clutch, brake, gear, etc.)

Comes on

DTC stored

HINT:

Gear positions in the event of a solenoid valve mechanical problem:

ECM commanded gear	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
*1: Actual gear position under S1 stuck ON malfunction detected	2nd	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
*2: Actual gear position under S1 stuck OFF malfunction detected	1st	1st	3rd	4th	5th	N*

*: Neutral

Gear position during fail-safe operation:

If any malfunction is detected, the ECM changes into the fail-safe mode to shift into the gear positions as shown in the table below.

Gear position under normal conditions	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
*1: Actual gear position under fail-safe mode when S1 stuck ON malfunction	2nd	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
*2: Actual gear position under fail-safe mode when S1 stuck OFF malfunction	1st*3	1st*3	3rd	3rd	3rd	3rd

*3: Under engine braking downshifting to 1st or 2nd gear is prohibited.