Shift Solenoid Valve Test

Shift Solenoid Valve Test

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting. Testing and Inspection

3. Select Shift Solenoid valves A, B, C, D, and E in the Miscellaneous Test Menu on the HDS.

4. Check that shift solenoid valves A, B, C, D, and E operate with the HDS. A clicking sound should be heard.

5. The shift solenoid valve test is finished if the test results are OK.
If no sound is heard, remove the shift solenoid valves and test.






6. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

7. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

8. Place a transmission jack under the transmission, and lift it up to create clearance between the transmission and front subframe.

9. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector.






10. Remove the shift solenoid valve cover (A), the gasket (B), and the dowel pins (C).






11. Remove the shift solenoid harness connector.

12. Measure the resistance between each of the following terminals and body ground:
- No. 1 (GRN): Shift solenoid valve C

- No. 2 (ORN): Shift solenoid valve B

- No. 3 (RED): Shift solenoid valve E

- No. 5 (BLU): Shift solenoid valve A

- No. 8 (YEL): Shift solenoid valve D





13. If the resistance is out of standard, disconnect the shift solenoid valve connector, and measure its resistance at the shift solenoid valve connector. Replace the shift solenoid valve if the resistance is out of standard.

14. Connect the battery negative terminal to body ground, and connect the battery positive terminal to the shift solenoid harness connector terminal individually. A clicking sound should be heard.

15. If no sound is heard, connect the battery positive terminal to the shift solenoid valve terminal, and check for a clicking sound. Replace the shift solenoid valve if no clicking sound is heard.

16. Replace the shift solenoid harness if the shift solenoid valves test results are OK.

17. Install a new O-ring on the shift solenoid harness connector, and install the connector in the transmission housing.

18. Install the shift solenoid valve cover, dowel pins and a new gasket.

19. Check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then connect the connector securely.

20. Remove the transmission jack.

21. Refill the transmission with ATF. ATF Replacement