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Description Of Activations






Description of activations

Activating components
This function allows a number of components to be activated so that their functions can be checked. The following components can be activated.

Note! The noise level from the solenoids can be high, depending on the temperature of the transmission and the oil. When the transmission is very cold, the noise level can be very low.





Shift solenoids S1, S2, S3, S4, S5

Activating shift solenoids S1, S2, S3, S4, S5
"Clicking sound" in the transmission (use a stethoscope) and the status should change between OFF/ON.

Line pressure solenoid SLU, SLS, SLT
Activating line pressure solenoid STH.
"Clicking sound" in the transmission (use a stethoscope) and the current must vary.

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