Locking Torque Converter Clutch

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Torque converter clutch solenoid output pressure (10) is applied to the valve and moves the valve to the right. At this time, oil passages (46) and (48) are blocked and the torque converter pressure that was applied to the torque converter clutch releasing passage is drained from drain port (X). Also, the torque converter pressure flows through oil passage (46) to oil passage (47) and is applied to the torque converter clutch locking passage. As a result, the torque converter clutch is locked.