Shift Solenoid Valve A and B Test
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- Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
- Select Shift Solenoid Valve A or B in the Miscellaneous Test Menu on the HDS.
- Check that shift solenoid valve A or B operates with the HDS. A clicking sound should be heard.
- If a clicking sound is heard, the valve is OK. The test is complete, disconnect the HDS.
- If no clicking sound is heard, go to step 5, and test the solenoid valve.
- Do the battery removal procedure (see RECONNECTION ).
- Remove the main under-hood fuse box from the battery base.
- Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner housing.
- Remove the battery base and the battery base bracket.
- Remove the starter (see STARTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the secondary valve body (see SECONDARY VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT ).
- Measure the resistance between shift solenoid valve A or B connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.
Standard: 13.8-17.1 Ω
- If the resistance is out of the standard, replace the secondary valve body, then go to step 13.
- If the resistance is within the standard, go to step 12 and check the solenoid valve for a clicking sound.
- Connect a jumper wire from the negative battery terminal to shift solenoid valve A or B connector terminal No. 1, and connect another jumper wire from the positive battery terminal to connector terminal No. 2.
- If a clicking sound is heard, repair the wire between the PCM connector terminal and the defective shift solenoid valve, then go to step 13.
- If no clicking sound is heard, replace the secondary valve body, then go to step 13.
- Install the secondary valve body (see SECONDARY VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT ).
- Install the starter (see STARTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Install the battery base bracket and the battery base.
- Install the air cleaner housing and the intake air duct.
- Install the main under-hood fuse box on the battery base.
- Do the battery installation procedure (see RECONNECTION ).