Inspection Procedure

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HINT:

The shift solenoid valve SL1 is turned on/off normally when the shift lever is in the D position:

INSPECTION PROCEDURE CHART

ECM command gearshift	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th
Shift solenoid valve SL1	OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF	ON

INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE(SL1)

Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the transmission.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard:

RESISTANCE CHART

Tester Connection	Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
12(SL1+)-4(SL1-)	5.0 to 5.6 Ω

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard (Check for short):

Fig 1: Tester Connection Specified Condition (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Inspecting Transmission Wire(Sl1)
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NG: Go to step 3
OK: GO TO NEXT STEP.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)

Connect the transmission connector to the transmission.
Disconnect the connector from the ECM.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard:

TESTER CONNECTION CHART (1 OF 2)

Tester Connection	Specified Condition 20°C(68°F)
E5 - 19 (SL1+) - E5 - 18 (SL1-)	5.0 to 5.6 Ω

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard (Check for short):

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector From ECM
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Fig 4: Tester Connection Specified Condition
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SEE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE )
OK: GO TO NEXT STEP.

REPLACE ECM (2UZ-FE)

INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE(SLI)

Remove the shift solenoid valve SL1.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard:

TESTER CONNECTION CHART (2 OF 2)

Tester Connection	Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
1 -2	5.0 to 5.6 Ω

Connect the positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solenoid valve connector, then check the movement of the valve.

Fig 5: Removing Shift Solenoid Valve SL1
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OK:

The solenoid makes an operating sound.

NG: REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE(SLI) (SEE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSY (A750E/A750F) )
OK: GO TO NEXT STEP.

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE (A750E/A750F)