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Shift Solenoid Valve: Inspection

  1. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL1 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6 Ω
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solenoid valve connector, then check the operation of the valve.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve SL1
      G04053454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating sound. 

      If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the shift solenoid valve SL1.

  2. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S1 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      Solenoid Connector (S1) - Solenoid Body (S1) 11 to 15 Ω
      Fig 2: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve S1
      G04053455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid body, then check the operation of the valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating sound. 

      If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the shift solenoid valve S1.

  3. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S2 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      Solenoid Connector (S2) - Solenoid Body (S2) 11 to 15 Ω
      Fig 3: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve S2
      G04053456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid body.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating sound. 

      If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the shift solenoid valve S2.

  4. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S3 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      Solenoid Connector (S3) - Solenoid Body (S3) 11 to 15 Ω
      Fig 4: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve S3
      G04053457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid body, then check the operation of the valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating sound. 

      If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the shift solenoid valve S3.

  5. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S4 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      Solenoid Connector (S4) - Solenoid Body (S4) 11 to 15 Ω
      Fig 5: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve S4
      G04053458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid body.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating sound. 

      If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the shift solenoid valve S4.

  6. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL2 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6 Ω
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solenoid valve connector, then check the operation of the valve.
      Fig 6: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve Sl2
      G04053459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating sound. 

      If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the shift solenoid valve SL2.

  7. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SR 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      Solenoid Connector (SR) - Solenoid Body (SR) 11 to 15 Ω
      Fig 7: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve SR
      G04053460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid valve connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid body, then check the operation of the valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating sound. 

      If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the shift solenoid valve SR.

  8. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6 Ω
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solenoid valve connector, then check the operation of the valve.
      Fig 8: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve Slt
      G04053461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating sound. 

      If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the shift solenoid valve SLT.

  9. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLU 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6 Ω
      Fig 9: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve SLU
      G04053462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solenoid valve connector, then check the operation of the valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating sound. 

      If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the shift solenoid valve SLU.

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