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Deceleration Lock-Up

DECELERATION LOCK-UP





Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve A: ON Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve B: Duty Operation (ON OFF)

The TCM switches solenoid valve B on and off rapidly under certain conditions. The slight lock-up and half lock-up regions are maintained so as to lock the torque converter properly.

NOTE: When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the flowchart.