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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).

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

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory
P0761 Shift Solenoid "C" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve S3) 1. Diagnosis Condition 2. Malfunction Status 3. Malfunction Time 4. Other

S3 stuck ON malfunction*1 

  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).
  2. Both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are met:
    1. When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 4th gear, the actual gear is shifted to 3rd.
    2. When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 5th gear, the engine overruns (clutch slips).
  3. 0.4 seconds or more
  4. 2-trip detection logic

S3 stuck OFF malfunction*2 

  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).
  2. Both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are met:
    1. When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 2nd gear, the actual gear is shifted to 4th.
    2. When the ECM commands the transmission to shift to 6th gear, the actual gear is shifted to 6th.
  3. 0.4 seconds
  4. 2-trip detection logic
 [S3 stuck ON malfunction*1:]
  • Shift solenoid valve S3 remains open
  • Shift solenoid valve SLT remains open or closed
  • Transmission valve body assembly is blocked
  • Automatic transmission with transfer assembly (clutch, brake, gear, etc.)

[S3 stuck OFF malfunction*2:]

  • Shift solenoid valve S3 remains closed
  • Transmission valve body assembly is blocked
  • Automatic transmission with transfer assembly (clutch, brake, gear, etc.)
 Comes on DTC stored

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