Fail-safe
This function minimizes the loss of ECT functions when a malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid.
Fail-safe control list
| Malfunctioning Part | Function |
|---|---|
| DTC P0717: Input Speed Sensor NCO |
During an input speed sensor malfunction, shift control is performed using the output speed sensor signal (SP2). During an input speed sensor malfunction, AI-SHIFT*1 and flex lock-up clutch control are prohibited. |
| DTC P0722: Output Speed Sensor SP2 |
During an output speed sensor malfunction, shift control is performed using the input speed sensor signal (NCO). During an output speed sensor malfunction, AI-SHIFT*1 and flex lock-up clutch control are prohibited. |
| DTC P2742, P2743: No. 1 ATF Temperature Sensor |
During a No. 1 ATF temperature sensor malfunction, flex lock-up clutch control is prohibited. |
| DTC P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977: Shift Solenoid Valve S1, S2 |
The current to the malfunctioning solenoid valve is cut off and control is performed by operating the other normal solenoid valve. Shift control is performed depending on the failed solenoid as described in the table below. |
| DTC P2714, P2716: Shift Solenoid Valve SLT |
During a solenoid valve SLT malfunction, the current to the solenoid valve is stopped. This stops optimal line pressure control and shift shock increases. However, shifting is performed using normal clutch pressure control. |
| DTC P2757, P2759: Shift Solenoid Valve SLU |
During a solenoid valve SLU malfunction, the current to the solenoid valve is stopped. This stops lock-up control and flex lock-up control, and fuel economy decreases. |
Tech Tips
*: In addition to the switching of the shift pattern through the pattern select switch, Artificial Intelligence Shift (AI-SHIFT) control enables the ECM to estimate the road conditions and the driver's intention in order to automatically select the optimal shift pattern.
| Shift Lever Position | Gear | Shift Solenoid Valve S1 | Shift Solenoid Valve S2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 1st | ON | OFF |
| 2nd | ON | ON | |
| 3rd | OFF | ON | |
| 4th | OFF | OFF | |
| 3 | 1st | ON | OFF |
| 2nd | ON | ON | |
| 3rd | OFF | ON | |
| 2 | 1st | ON | OFF |
| 2nd | ON | ON | |
| L | 1st | ON | OFF |
Fail-safe operation for electronically malfunctioning shift solenoid valve (S1 and S2).
Fail-safe function
If either of the shift solenoid valve circuits has an open or short failure, the ECM turns the other shift solenoid valve ON and OFF in order to shift into the gear positions shown in the table below. Also, the ECM stops sending current to the open or short-circuited solenoid.
Even if starting the engine again in fail-safe mode, the gear position remains in the same position.
Tech Tips
X: OFF (the ECM stops sending current to the malfunctioning solenoid valve).
| Shift Lever Position | Shift Solenoid Valve S1 | Shift Solenoid Valve S2 | Shift Solenoid Valve S1 and S2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift Solenoid Valve S1 | Shift Solenoid Valve S2 | Gear | Shift Solenoid Valve S1 | Shift Solenoid Valve S2 | Gear | Gear when Shift Lever is Manually Operated | |
| D | X | OFF | 4th | ON | X | 1st | 4th |
| X | ON | 3rd | ON | X | 1st | 4th | |
| X | ON | 3rd | OFF | X | 4th | 4th | |
| X | OFF | 4th | OFF | X | 4th | 4th | |
| 3 | X | OFF | 4th | ON | X | 1st | 4th |
| X | ON | 3rd | ON | X | 1st | 4th | |
| X | ON | 3rd | OFF | X | 4th | 4th | |
| 2 | X | ON | 3rd | ON | X | 1st | 3rd |
| X | ON | 3rd | OFF | X | 3rd | 3rd | |
| L | X | OFF | 1st | ON | X | 1st | 1st |