DTC P0973: Shift Solenoid "A" Control Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve S1); DTC P0974: Shift Solenoid "A" Control Circuit High (Shift Solenoid Valve S1): Procedure

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INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (S1)

Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the transaxle.

Fig 1: Inspecting B47 Transmission Wire (S1) Connector Terminals
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
5 - Body ground	20°C (68°F)	11 to 15 Ω

NG → See step 4

OK: Go to next step

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)

Connect the transmission wire connector to the transaxle.

Fig 2: Checking B29 ECM Connector Terminals
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Disconnect the ECM connectors.

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

Standard Resistance

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
B29-56 (S1) - Body ground	20°C (68°F)	11 to 15 Ω

NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK → See step 3

REPLACE ECM (for 2ZR-FE). Refer to REMOVAL

INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S1

Remove the shift solenoid valve S1.

Fig 3: Checking Resistance Of S1 Shift Solenoid Valve & Operation
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
Solenoid Connector (S1) - Solenoid Body (S1)	20°C (68°F)	11 to 15 Ω

Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid body.
OK

The solenoid makes an operating sound.

NG → See step 6

OK → See step 5

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE. Refer to REMOVAL
REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S1. Refer to DISASSEMBLY