DESCRIPTION
Shifting from 1st to 5th is performed in combination with "ON" and "OFF"
operation of the shift solenoid
valves SL1, SL2, SL3, S4 and SR which are controlled by the ECM. If an open or
short circuit occurs in
either of the shift solenoid valves, the ECM controls the remaining normal shift
solenoid valves to allow
the vehicle to be operated smoothly (Fail safe function).
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves "ON/OFF". When there is an open or short circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuit, the ECM detects the problem and illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC. And the ECM performs the fail-safe function and turns the other normal shift solenoid valves "ON/OFF" (In case of an open or short circuit, the ECM stops sending current to the circuit.) (See page AX-30).
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the transaxle.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for short)


2 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)

(a) Connect the transmission wire connector to the transaxle.
(b) Disconnect the connector from the ECM.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for short)


REPLACE ECM
3 INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL3

(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL3.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solenoid valve connector, then check the movement of the valve.
OK: The solenoid makes an operating sound.

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE
Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Performance (Shift
Solenoid Valve SL3)
Shift Solenoid "D" Control CircuitDisassembly
1. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT NO.1
(a) Remove the 2 screws <C> and defroster nozzle
duct No. 1.
2. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT NO.2
(a) Remove the 2 screws <C> and defroster nozzle
duct No. 2.
3. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 screws <C> and d ...
Removal
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page DS-6)
...
Removal
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Remove exhaust pipe assembly
Hint:
(see page ex-8)
3. Remove propeller with center bearing
shaft assembly
Hint:
(see page pr-3)
4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG
(A) using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the filler
plug and gasket.
5. Remove rear differentia ...