AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0741

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The ECM uses signals from the throttle position sensor, air-flow meter, turbine (input) speed sensor, intermediate (counter gear) speed sensor and crankshaft position sensor to help determine the engagement timing of the lock-up clutch. The ECM monitors the engagement of the clutch using the turbine (input) speed sensor, intermediate (counter gear) speed sensor and crankshaft position sensor.

Then the ECM compares the engagement condition of the lock-up clutch with the lock-up schedule in the ECM memory to detect shift solenoid valve SL, valve body and torque converter mechanical problems.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Torque converter lock-up is controlled by the ECM based on the speed sensor (NT), speed sensor (NC), engine speed, engine load, engine temperature, vehicle speed, transmission fluid temperature, and gear selection. The ECM determines the lock-up status of the torque converter by comparing the engine speed (NE) to the input turbine rpm (NT). The ECM calculates the actual transmission gear by comparing the input turbine rpm (NT) to the counter gear rpm (NC). When conditions are appropriate, the ECM requests "lock-up" by applying control voltage to shift solenoid SL. When SL is turned on, it applies pressure to the lock-up relay valve and locks the torque converter.

If the ECM detects no lock-up after lock-up has been requested or if it detects lock-up when it is not requested, the ECM interprets this as a fault in shift solenoid valve SL or lock-up system performance. The ECM will turn on the MIL and store the DTC.

• There is a difference in rotation (speed) between the input side (engine speed) and output side (input turbine speed) of the torque converter when the ECM commands lock-up.

  (Engine speed is at least 70 rpm greater than the input turbine speed.)

MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST

   
   

   1. Warm up the engine.

   2. Turn the ignition switch off.

   3. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

   4. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

   5. Turn the Techstream on.

   6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test.

   7. According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test.

      Tester Display	Test Part	Control Range	Diagnostic Note
      Activate the Lock Up	Controls the shift solenoid SLU and SL to set the automatic transaxle to the lock-up condition.	ON/OFF	Can be used to check SLU and SL solenoid operation. [Vehicle Condition] Throttle valve opening angle: Less than 20% Vehicle speed:60 km/h (37 mph) or more, and 6th gear

      Tech Tips

      
      

      • This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 60 km/h (37 mph) or more.

   8. Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change abruptly.

      Tech Tips

      
      

      • When changing the accelerator pedal opening angle while driving, if the engine speed does not change, lock-up is on.

      • Slowly release, but not fully, the accelerator pedal in order to decelerate. (Fully releasing the pedal will close the throttle valve and lock-up may be turned off.)

      

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0741)

   
   

   1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

   2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

   3. Turn the Techstream on.

   4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

   5. Read the DTCs using the Techstream.

      Result
      Display (DTC Output) Proceed to Only "P0741" is output A "P0741" and other DTCs B

      Tech Tips

      If any other codes besides "P0741" are output, perform the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

   
   

   B

   GO TO DTC CHART Click here

   A

2. CHECK TRANSMISSION WIRE

   
   
   1. 

      Text in Illustration

      *a	Component without harness connected (Transmission Wire)

      Remove the wiring harness connector from the transaxle.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A-6 (SL) - Body ground 20°C (68°F) 11 to 15 Ω

   
   

   NG

   INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL (RESISTANCE) Click here

   OK

3. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL (OPERATION)

   
   
   1. 

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      *1	Shift Solenoid Valve SL

      Remove shift solenoid valve SL.

   2. Connect a battery positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid valve connector, and a negative (-) lead to the solenoid body. Then check that the valve moves and makes an operating sound.

      OK
      Valve moves and makes an operating sound.

   
   

   NG

   REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL Click here

   OK

4. INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Check the transmission valve body assembly Click here.

      OK
      There are no foreign objects on each valve and they operate smoothly.

   
   

   NG

   REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY Click here

   OK

5. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Check the torque converter assembly Click here.

      OK
      The torque converter operates normally.

   
   

   NG

   REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY Click here

   OK

   REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Click here

6. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL (RESISTANCE)

   
   
   1. 

      Text in Illustration

      *1	Shift Solenoid Valve SL

      Remove shift solenoid valve SL.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Solenoid Connector (SL) - Solenoid Body (SL) 20°C (68°F) 11 to 15 Ω

   
   

   NG

   REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL Click here

   OK

   REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE Click here