Inspection Procedure

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HINT:

Performing the intelligent tester's ACTIVE TEST allows relay, VSV, actuator and other items to be operated without removing any parts. Performing the ACTIVE TEST early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.

The DATA LIST can be displayed during the ACTIVE TEST.

Warm up the engine.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST.
Follow the instructions on the tester and perform the ACTIVE TEST.

HINT:

While driving, the shift position can be forcibly changed with the tester.

Comparing the shift position commanded by the ACTIVE TEST with the actual shift position enables you to confirm the problem (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

ECM:

ITEM DIAGNOSTIC NOTE

Item	Test Details	Diagnostic Note
SHIFT	[Test Details] Operate the shift solenoid valve and set each shift lever position by yourself [Vehicle Condition] IDL: ON 50 km/h (31 mph) or less [Other information] Press "-->" button: Shift up Press "<--" button: Shift down	Possible to check the operation of the shift solenoid valves

Item

Test Details

Diagnostic Note

SHIFT

[Test Details]
Operate the shift solenoid valve and set each shift lever position by yourself
[Vehicle Condition]

IDL: ON
50 km/h (31 mph) or less

[Other information]

Press "-->" button: Shift up
Press "<--" button: Shift down

Possible to check the operation of the shift solenoid valves

HINT:

This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 50 km/h (31 mph) or less.
The shift position commanded by the ECM is shown in the DATA LIST/SHIFT display on the tester.

CHECK OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0796)

Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.

Read the DTCs using the tester.

Result

RESULT CHART

Display (DTC output)	Proceed to
Only P0796 is output	A
P0796 and other DTCs are output	B

HINT:

If any other codes besides P0796 are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

B: GO TO DTC CHART

A: Go TO NEXT STEP.

INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL3
1. Remove the shift solenoid valve SL3.
2. Measure the resistance of the solenoid valve.
  Standard resistance: 5.0 to 5.6 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
3. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solenoid valve connector. Then check that the valve moves and makes an operating noise.
  OK: Valve moves and makes operating noise.
NG: REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL3

Fig 1: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve
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OK: Go TO NEXT STEP.
INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Check the transmission valve body assembly.
  OK: There are no foreign objects on each valve.
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

OK: Go TO NEXT STEP.
INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1. Check the torque converter clutch assembly (see TORQUE CONVERTER AND DRIVE PLATE ).
  OK: The torque converter clutch operates normally.
NG: REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY