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Shift Solenoid: Testing and Inspection




SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

Resistance Inspection (On-Vehicle Inspection)

CAUTION:
- Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting.
- Do not damage the terminals.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner component. Service and Repair

3. Remove the TCM. Service and Repair

4. Measure the resistance between the following terminals.











- If there is any malfunction, inspect the coupler component.
- If the coupler component is normal, replace the control valve body. Removal and Replacement
Solenoid valve resistance (ATF temperature: 20 °C {68 °F})





5. Install the TCM. Service and Repair

6. Install the air cleaner component. Service and Repair

7. Connect the negative battery cable.

Continuity Inspection (On-Vehicle Inspection)

CAUTION:
- Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting.
- Do not damage the terminals.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner component. Service and Repair

3. Remove the TCM. Service and Repair

4. Verify that there is no continuity between coupler component terminals B1, B3, B4, B9, B10, B11, B14, B17, B18, B21, B22 and GND.

- If there is any malfunction, inspect the coupler component.
- If the coupler component is normal, replace the control valve body. Removal and Replacement

5. Install the TCM. Service and Repair

6. Install the air cleaner component. Service and Repair

7. Connect the negative battery cable.