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Shift Solenoid Valve: Inspection

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

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      Solenoid Connector (SL) - Solenoid Body (SL) 11 to 15 Ω
      Fig 1: Checking Shift Solenoid Valve SL
      G04976575Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the value is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

    2. Connect the positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solenoid valve connector, then check the movement of the shift solenoid valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating noise. 

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

      Fig 2: Checking Shift Solenoid Valve SL (Operation)
      G04976576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6 Ω
      Fig 3: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve SLT
      G04963231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the value is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

    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 movement of the shift solenoid valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating noise. 

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

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

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6 Ω
      Fig 4: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve SLU
      G04963237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the value is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

    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 movement of the shift solenoid valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating noise. 

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

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

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6 Ω
      Fig 5: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve SL2
      G04963200Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the value is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

    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 movement of the shift solenoid valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating noise. 

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

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

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 5 0 to 5.6 Ω
      Fig 6: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve SL1
      G04963194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the value is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

    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 movement of the shift solenoid valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating noise. 

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

  6. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL3 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 5.0 to 5.6 Ω
      Fig 7: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve (SL3)
      G04975889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the value is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

    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 movement of the shift solenoid valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating noise. 

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

  7. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL4 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 5 0 to 5.6 Ω
      Fig 8: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve (SL3)
      G04975889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the value is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

    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 movement of the shift solenoid valve.

      OK: The solenoid makes an operating noise. 

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the shift solenoid valve.

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