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P2770





U151E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: P2769,P2770: Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve DSL)


DESCRIPTION

The shift solenoid valve DSL is turned "ON" and "OFF" by signals from the ECM in order to control the hydraulic pressure operation, the lock-up relay valve, which then controls operation of the lock-up clutch.





MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Torque converter lock-up is controlled by the ECM based on engine rpm, engine load, engine temperature, vehicle speed, transmission temperature, and shift range selection. The ECM determines the lock-up status of the torque converter by comparing the engine rpm (NE) to the input turbine rpm (NT). The ECM calculates the actual transmission gear by comparing input turbine rpm (NT) to counter gear rpm (NC). When conditions are appropriate, the ECM requests "lock-up" by applying control voltage to the shift solenoid DSL. When the DSL is opened, it applies pressure to the lock-up relay valve and locks the torque converter clutch. If the ECM detects an open or short in the DSL solenoid circuit, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the DSL solenoid or circuit. The ECM will turn on the MIL and store the DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY





TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

P2769: Range check (Low resistance)





P2770: Range check (High resistance)





TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P2769: Range check (Low resistance)





P2770: Range check (High resistance)





COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE





WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (DSL)

(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the transaxle.





(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance:





NG -- INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE DSL
OK -- Continue to next step.

2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)

(a) Connect the transmission wire connector.





(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance:





NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK -- REPLACE ECM

3. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE DSL

(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve DSL.





(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance:





(c) Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid body.

OK:

The solenoid valve makes an operating sound.

NG -- REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE DSL

OK -- REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE