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 NC0 |
During an input speed sensor malfunction, shift control is performed using the output speed sensor signal (SP2). |
| DTC P0722: Output Speed Sensor SP2 |
During an output speed sensor malfunction, shift control is performed using the input speed sensor signal (NC0). |
| 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. |
| DTC 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 P2769, P2770: Shift Solenoid Valve SL |
During a solenoid valve SL malfunction, the current to the solenoid valve is stopped. This stops lock-up control and fuel economy decreases. |
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 TCM turns the other shift solenoid valve ON and OFF in order to shift into the gear positions shown in the table below. Also, the TCM 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 TCM 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 |