P0741
U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve DSL)
DTC P0741 - Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve DSL)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses the signals from the throttle position sensor, air-flow meter, turbine (input) speed sensor, intermediate (counter) shaft speed sensor and crankshaft position sensor to monitor the engagement condition of the lock-up clutch.
Then the ECM compares the engagement condition of the lock-up clutch with the lock-up schedule in the ECM memory to detect a mechanical problems of the shift solenoid valve DSL, valve body and torque converter clutch.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
Torque converter lock-up is controlled by the ECM based on the speed sensor (NT), speed sensor (NC), engine rpm, engine load, engine temperature, vehicle speed, transmission temperature, and gear selection. The ECM determines the lock-up status of the torque converter by comparing the engine rpm (NE) to the input turbine rpm (NT). The ECM calculates the actual transmission gear by comparing input turbine rpm (NT) to counter gear rpm (NC). When conditions are appropriate, the ECM requests "lock-up" by applying control voltage to the shift solenoid DSL. When the DSL is turned on, it applies pressure to the lock-up relay valve and locks the torque converter clutch.
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 the shift solenoid valve DSL or lock-up system performance. The ECM will turn on the MIL and store the DTC.
Example:
HINT: When any of the following is met, the system judges it as a malfunction.
- There is a difference in rotation 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 100 rpm greater than input turbine speed.)
- There is no difference in rotation between the input side (engine speed) and output side (input turbine speed) of the torque converter when the ECM commands lock-up off.
(The difference between engine speed and input turbine speed is less than 35 rpm.)
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
ALL:
OFF malfunction:
ON malfunction:
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Either of the following conditions is met: OFF malfunction or ON malfunction
ON malfunction:
OFF malfunction:
2 detections are necessary per driving cycle:
1st detection; temporary flag ON
2nd detection; pending fault code ON
Vehicle speed must be under 10 km/h (6.2 mph) once before 2nd detection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: Performing the ACTIVE TEST using the intelligent tester allows the relay, VSV, actuator and so on to operate without parts removal. Performing the ACTIVE TEST as the first step of troubleshooting is one method to shorten labor time.
It is possible to display the DATA LIST during the ACTIVE TEST.
1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST
(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Turn the ignition switch off.
(c) Connect the intelligent tester together with the CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle interface module) to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(e) Turn on the tester.
(f) Select the item "DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / ECT / ACTIVE TEST".
(g) According to the display on the tester, perform the "ACTIVE TEST".
HINT:
- This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 58 km/h (36 mph) or more.
- This test can be conducted in the 3rd or O/D gear.
(h) Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change abruptly.
HINT:
- 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)
(a) Connect the OBD II scan tool or the intelligent tester together with the CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle interface module) to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the OBD II scan tool or the intelligent tester main switch ON.
(c) When you use intelligent tester:
Select the item "DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES".
(d) Read the DTCs using the OBD II scan tool or the intelligent tester.
Result:
HINT: If any other codes besides "P0741" are output, perform the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.
B -- GO TO DTC CHART
A -- Continue to next step.
2. INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (DSL)
(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the transaxle.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:
NG -- INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE (DSL)
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)
(a) Connect the transmission wire connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- Continue to next step.
4. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE (DSL)
(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve DSL.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid body.
OK:
The solenoid valve makes an operating sound.
NG -- REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE (DSL)
OK -- Continue to next step.
5. CHECK TRANSMISSION WIRE
OK:
The connectors and pins are securely installed.
There is no open or short on the wire harness.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE
OK -- Continue to next step.
6. INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
OK:
There are no foreign objects on each valve and they operate smoothly.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
OK -- Continue to next step.
7. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
OK:
The torque converter clutch operates normally.
NG -- REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
OK -- REPAIR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY