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Description Of Activations






Description of activations

Activation of components
Using this facility, a number of components can be activated to check their function. The following components can be activated:

Shift solenoid S1
Activating shift solenoid S1.
"Click sound" in the transaxle (use stethoscope) and status shall switch between OFF/ON.

Shift solenoid S2
Activating shift solenoid S2.
"Click sound" in the transaxle (use stethoscope) and status shall switch between OFF/ON.

Lock-up solenoid SL
Activating lockup solenoid SL.
Any "Click sounds" in the transaxle (use stethoscope) and status shall switch between OFF/ON.

System pressure solenoid STH
Activation of system pressure solenoid STH must occur via VIDA/Diagnostics/Vehicle communication/TCM/advanced .