12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up
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SYMPTOM:
A/T does not perform lock-up at the specified speed.
- CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Does self-diagnosis show damage to A/T fluid temperature sensor, vehicle speed sensor.A/T (revolution sensor), engine speed signal, torque converter clutch solenoid valve, or vehicle speed sensor. MTR circuit after cruise test?
Yes or No
- Yes: Check torque converter clutch solenoid valve circuit. Refer to "DTC P0710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT ", "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR) ", "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL ", "DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE ", and "DTC VHCL SPEED SEN.MTR VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.MTR ".
- No: GO TO 2.
- CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR [ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR]
Check throttle position sensor [accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor]. Refer to DTC P0122, P0123: TP SENSOR .
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair or replace throttle position sensor [accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor].
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
- Remove control valve. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Check the following items:
- Torque converter clutch control valve
- Torque converter relief valve
- Pilot valve
- Pilot filter
- Remove A/T.
- Check torque converter.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
- CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.
OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG:
- Perform TCM input/output signal inspection. See INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL OF TCM .
- If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.