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P0740


P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER





DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC






DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
1.PREPARATION BEFORE WORK (PART 1)
If another "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" occurs just before, turn ignition switch OFF and wait for at least 10 seconds, then perform the next test.
- GO TO 2.
2.PREPARATION BEFORE WORK (PART 2)
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine.
2. Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION".
3. Select "ATF TEMP SEN".
Is the value of "ATF TEMP SEN" 2.17 V or less?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - 1. Warm the transaxle.
2. GO TO 3.
3.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine.
2. Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION".
3. Select "VEHICLE SPEED".
4. Drive the vehicle.
5. Maintain the following condition for 5 seconds or more.





6. Stop the vehicle.
7. Select "Self Diagnostic Results" in "TRANSMISSION".
With GST
Follow the procedure "With CONSULT-III".
Is "P0740" detected?
YES - Go to SEE Diagnosis Procedure.
NO - INSPECTION END




Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE
1. Disconnect CVT unit connector.
2. Check continuity between CVT unit harness connector terminal and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - GO TO 4.
2. CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN TCM AND CVT UNIT (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID
VALVE) (PART 1)
1. Disconnect TCM harness connector.
2. Check continuity between TCM harness connector terminal and CVT unit harness connector terminal.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - Repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN TCM AND CVT UNIT (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID
VALVE) (PART 2)
Check continuity between TCM harness connector terminal and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Check intermittent incident. Intermittent Incident.
NO - Repair or replace damaged parts.
4. CHECK DTC (TCM)
With CONSULT-III
1. Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE". SEE DTC Logic.
2. Select "Self Diagnostic Results" in "TRANSMISSION".
Is "P0740" detected?
YES-1 (Only "P0740" is detected)-There is a malfunction of the torque converter clutch solenoid valve.
Replace the control valve. Removal And Installation.
YES-2 ("P0740" and other than "P0740" are detected)-Replace the transaxle assembly. Exploded View Removal And Installation, Removal And Installation (AWD).
NO - Check intermittent incident. Intermittent Incident.