Diagnostic Procedure
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- CHECK CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III
- Start engine.
- Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT-III.
- Read out the value of "ATF TEMP SEN".
ATM TEMP SEN DISPLAY VALUEItem name Condition Display value (Approx.) ATF TEMP SEN When CVT fluid temperature is 20°C (68°F). 1.8 - 2.0 V When CVT fluid temperature is 80°C (176° F). 0.6 - 1.0 V Without CONSULT-III
- Start engine.
- Check voltage between TCM connector terminals.VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART
Name Connector Terminal Temperature °C (°F) Voltage (Approx.) CVT fluid temperature sensor F57 47 - 42 20 (68) 2.0 V 80 (176) 1.0 V - Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect TCM connector.
- Check if there is continuity between connector terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 5.
NG: GO TO 2.
- CHECK CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the TCM connector.
- Check resistance between TCM connector terminals.
CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUITName Connector Terminal Temperature °C (°F) Resistance (Approx.) CVT fluid temperature sensor F57 47 - 42 20 (68) 6.5 kΩ 80 (176) 0.9 kΩ OK or NG
OK: GO TO 5.
NG: GO TO 3.
- CHECK CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect CVT unit harness connector.
- Check resistance between CVT unit harness connector terminals.CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Name Connector Terminal Temperature °C (°F) Resistance (Approx.) CVT fluid temperature sensor F30 17 - 19 20 (68) 6.5 kΩ 80 (176) 0.9 kΩ - Reinstall any part removed.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 4.
NG: Replace the transaxle assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the TCM connector and CVT unit harness connector.
- Check continuity between TCM connector terminals and CVT unit harness connector terminals.HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Item Connector Terminal Continuity TCM F57 42 Yes CVT unit harness connector F30 19 TCM F57 47 Yes CVT unit harness connector F30 17 - If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
- Reinstall any part removed.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 5.
NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
- CHECK DTC
Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure". Refer to "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".
OK or NG
OK: INSPECTION END
NG: GO TO 6.
- CHECK TCM
- Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to "TCM INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUES ".
- If NG, re-check TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
OK: INSPECTION END
NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.