1. FAIL-SAFE
This function minimizes the loss of the ECT functions when any malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid.
(a) ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature sensor: When the ATF temperature sensor has a malfunction, 5th upshift is prohibited.
(b) Counter gear speed sensor NC (Speed sensor NC): When the counter gear speed sensor has a malfunction, 5th upshift is prohibited.
(c) Shift solenoid valve DSL: When the solenoid valve DSL has a malfunction, the current to the solenoid valve is stopped.
This stops lock-up control, then fuel economy decreases.
(d) Shift solenoid valve SL1, SL2, SL3 and S4: Fail safe function: If either of the shift solenoid valve circuits develops an open or short, the ECM turns the other shift solenoid "ON" and "OFF" in order to shift into the gear positions shown in the table below.
Manual shifting as shown in the following table must be done (In case of a short circuit, the ECM stops sending the current to the short circuited solenoid).
Even if starting the engine in the fail-safe mode, the gear position remains in the same position.
HINT: FL: Flex Lock-up


Dtc clear
Data list / active testReassembly
1. INSTALL COOLER DRYER
(a) Using needle nose pliers, install the cooler dryer.
(b) Install a new O-ring on the cap.
(c) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to the fitting
surfaces of the O-ring and the cap.
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
(d) Using a hexagon wrench 14 mm ( ...
Seat Position Airbag Sensor Circuit Malfunction
DTC B1153/25 Seat Position Airbag Sensor Circuit Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
The seat position airbag sensor circuit consists of the center airbag sensor
assembly and the seat
position airbag sensor.
DTC B1153/25 is recorded when a malfunction is detected in the seat position
airbag sensor cir ...
Washer Signal Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The distance control ECU detects washer operation. The cruise control will be
cancelled by the distance
control ECU if the windshield wipers operate in the HI or LO mode. By detecting
washer operation, the
distance control ECU allows the cruise control to continue even when the
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