DTC P0740-11: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Short to Ground [04/2018 -]: Procedure
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- INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (SOLENOID (SL) VALVE)
- Disconnect the C52 transmission wire connector.
*a Component without harness connected
(Transmission Wire) - Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 13 (SL) - Body ground 20°C (68°F) 11 to 15 Ω - Connect the C52 transmission wire connector.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
See step 4
Result:
OK
See step 2
- Disconnect the C52 transmission wire connector.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)
- Disconnect the C56 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C56-62 (SL) - Body ground 20°C (68°F) 11 to 15 Ω Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)
Result:
OK
See step 3
- REPLACE ECM
- Replace the ECM.
Refer to COMPONENTS [04/2018 -]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
PERFORM REGISTRATION. Refer to REGISTRATION [04/2018 -]
- Replace the ECM.
- INSPECT SOLENOID (SL) VALVE
- Remove the solenoid (SL) valve.
*1 Solenoid (SL) Valve Refer to DISASSEMBLY [04/2018 -]
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Solenoid (SL) valve connector terminal - Solenoid (SL) valve body 20°C (68°F) 11 to 15 Ω - Connect a positive (+) lead from the battery to the terminal of the solenoid valve connector, and a negative (-) lead to the solenoid body. Check that the valve moves and makes an operating sound.
OK
Valve moves and makes an operating sound.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE. Refer to COMPONENTS [04/2018 -]
Result:
NG
REPLACE SOLENOID (SL) VALVE. Refer to COMPONENTS [04/2018 -]
- Remove the solenoid (SL) valve.