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Shift Solenoid Valve B Test

Shift Solenoid Valve B Test





1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A).
2. Choose Shift Solenoid B in Miscellaneous Test Menu on the HDS.
3. Check that the shift solenoid valve B operates with the HDS.
^ If a clicking sound is heard, the solenoid is OK.
^ If no clicking sound is heard, go to step 4.





4. Disconnect shift solenoid valve B connector.
5. Measure shift solenoid valve B resistance at the solenoid valve connector terminals.
Standard: 12 - 25 Ohms
6. Replace shift solenoid valve B if the resistance is out of standard.
7. If the resistance is within the standard, connect the battery negative terminal to shift solenoid valve B connector terminal No. 1, and connect the battery positive terminal to the terminal No. 2. A clicking sound should be heard.
8. Replace shift solenoid valve B if no clicking sound is heard.