DTC P0740-7E: Torque Converter Clutch Actuator Stuck On [08/2018 - ]: Procedure

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Turn the Techstream on.
4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Trouble Codes.
5. Read the DTCs using the Techstream.

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   Only DTC P0740-7E is output	A
   P0740-7E and other DTCs are output	B

   HINT: 

   If any other codes besides P0740-7E are output, perform the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

Result: 

B 

GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2016 - ] 

Result: 

A 

See step  2

1. Disconnect the B65 transmission wire connector.

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   *a	Component without harness connected (Transmission Wire)

2. 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

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

See step  6

Result: 

OK 

See step  3

1. Remove the shift solenoid valve SL.

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   *1	Shift Solenoid Valve SL

   Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2016 - ]

2. Apply 12 V battery voltage to the shift solenoid valve and check that the valve moves and makes an operating sound.

   OK

   Measurement Condition	Specified Condition
   Battery positive (+) → Shift solenoid valve SL connector Battery negative (-) → Shift solenoid valve SL body	Valve moves and makes an operating sound

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2016 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  4

1. Check the transmission valve body assembly.

   Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - ]

   OK

   There is no foreign matter on each valve and they operate smoothly.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2016 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  5

1. Check the torque converter assembly.

   Refer to INSPECTION [08/2016 - ]

   OK

   The torque converter operates normally.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2016 - ] 

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  INSPECTION [08/2016 - ] 

1. Remove the shift solenoid valve SL.

   Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2016 - ]

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   *1	Shift Solenoid Valve SL

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

   Standard Resistance

   Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
   Shift solenoid valve SL connector terminal - Shift solenoid valve SL body	20°C (68°F)	11 to 15 Ω

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2016 - ] 

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2016 - ]