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Data List / Active Test

  1. READ DATA LIST 

    HINT

    Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed Reading the Data List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time

    NOTE: In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.
    1. Warm up the engine
    2. Turn the engine switch off
    3. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3
    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG)
    5. Turn the Techstream on
    6. Enter the following menus Powertrain / ECT / Data List
    7. According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List

      TCM 

      DATA LIST REFERENCE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Calculate Load Calculated load/
      Min 0%
      Max 100%
      • Idling 15 0 to 35 0%
      • Running without load (2000 rpm) 10 0 to 30 0%
      -
      Engine Speed Engine speed/
      Min 0 rpm
      Max 16383 75 rpm
      Idling 550 to 800 rpm -
      Vehicle Speed Vehicle speed/
      Min 0 km/h (0 mph)
      Max 255 km/h (158 mph)
      Actual vehicle speed Speed indicated on speedometer
      Coolant Temp Engine coolant temperature/
      Min -40°C(-40°F)
      Max 140°C(284°F)
      After warming up 80 to 105°C (176 to 221°F) If value -40°C (-40°F) sensor circuit open
      If value 140°C(284°F) sensor circuit shorted
      Throttle Position Absolute throttle position/
      Min 0%
      Max 100%
      Throttle is fully
      • Closed 10 to 24%
      • Open 64 to 96%
      -
      SPD (SP2) Output shaft speed/
      Min 0 km/h (0 mph)
      Max 255 km/h (158 mph)
      Vehicle stopped 0 km/h (0 mph) (output shaft speed is equal to vehicle speed) -
      SPD (NT) Input shaft speed/
      Min 0 rpm
      Max 12750 rpm
      Lock-up is
      • ON (after warming up engine) Input turbine speed (NT) is equal to engine speed
      • OFF (idling with shift lever in N) Input turbine speed (NT) is nearly equal to engine speed
      Data is displayed in increments of 50 rpm
      Starter Signal Starter signal/
      ON or OFF
      Engine is
      • ON Cranking
      • OFF Not cranking
      -
      Closed Throttle Position SW Closed throttle position switch/
      ON or OFF
      Throttle is
      • ON Fully closed
      • OFF Open
      -
      Stop Light Switch Stop light switch status/
      ON or OFF
      Brake pedal is
      • ON Depressed
      • OFF Released
      -
      Battery Voltage Battery voltage/
      Min 0, Max 65 535 V
      Always 11 to 14 V -
      TC and TE1 TC and TE1 terminals of DLC3/
      ON or OFF
      - Active Test support data
      Idle Fuel Cut Fuel cut idle/
      ON or OFF
      Fuel cut is
      • ON Operating
      • OFF Not operating
      Idle Fuel Cut = "ON" when throttle valve fully closed and engine speed over 2800 rpm
      FCTAU Fuel cut TAU (Fuel cut during very light load)/
      ON or OFF
      Fuel cut is
      • ON Operating
      • OFF Not operating
      Fuel cut performed under very light load to prevent engine combustion from becoming incomplete
      Shift Status TCM gear shift command/
      1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th
      Shift lever is
      • In D 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th
      • In M 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th
      -
      Shift SW Status (R Range) Park/neutral position switch status/
      ON or OFF
      • ON Shift lever is in R
      • OFF Shift lever is not in R
      When shift lever position displayed on the Techstream differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
      HINT
      When failure still occurs even after adjusting these parts, refer to DTC P0705 
      Shift SW Status (P Range) Park/neutral position switch status/
      ON or OFF
      • ON Shift lever is in P
      • OFF Shift lever is not in P
      When shift lever position displayed on the Techstream differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutial position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
      HINT
      When failure still occurs even after adjusting these parts, refer to DTC P0705 
      Shift SW Status (N Range) Park/neutral position switch status/
      ON or OFF
      • ON Shift lever is in N
      • OFF Shift lever is not in N
      When shift lever position displayed on the Techstream differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
      HINT
      When failure still occurs even after adjusting these parts, refer to DTC P0705 
      Shift SW Status (D Range) Park/neutral position switch status/
      ON or OFF
      • ON Shift lever is in D or M
      • OFF Shift lever is not in D or M
      When shift lever position displayed on the Techstream differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
      HINT
      When failure still occurs even after adjusting these parts, refer to DTC P0705 
      Sports Shift Up SW Sport shift up switch status/
      ON or OFF
      • ON Continuously shift to "+" (up-shift)
      • OFF Release "+" (up-shift)
      -
      Sports Shift Down SW Sport shift down switch status/
      ON or OFF
      • ON Continuously shift to "-" (down-shift)
      • OFF Release "-" (down-shift)
      -
      Sports Mode Selection SW Sport (M) mode select switch status/
      ON or OFF
      Shift lever is
      • ON M, "+" or "-"
      • OFF Not in M, "+" or "-"
      -
      TPS 1 Switch Oil pressure switch status/
      ON or OFF
      • ON Gear is 1st to 5th
      • OFF Gear is 6th to 8th, or shift lever is in P, N or R
      -
      A/T Oil Temperature 1 ATF temperature sensor value/
      Min -40°C (-40°F)
      Max 215°C (419°F)
      • After stall speed test Approximately 80°C (176°F)
      • While engine is cold Equal to ambient temperature
      If value is -40°C (-40°F) or 150°C (302°F), ATF temperature sensor circuit is open or short circuited
      SPD (NC3) No 3 clutch drum speed/
      Min 0 rpm
      Max 12750 rpm
      • 0 rpm 2nd or 8th gear
      • above 0 rpm 1st, or 3rd to 7th gear
      Data is displayed in increments of 50 rpm
      NC3 Sensor Voltage NC3 Sensor Voltage/
      Min 0 V
      Max 5 V
      Idling 0 1 to 1 9 V -
      NT Sensor Voltage NT sensor voltage/
      Min 0 V
      Max 5 V
      Idling 0 1 to 1 9 V -
      SP2 Sensor Voltage SP2 sensor voltage/
      Min 0 V
      Max 5 V
      Idling 0 1 to 1 9 V -
      AT Fluid Flex lockup judder judgment/
      ON or OFF
      • ON Judder judgment occurs
      • OFF Judder judgment does not occur
      -
      Lock Up Lock up/
      ON or OFF
      Lock-up is
      • ON Operating
      • OFF Not operating
      -
      Lock Up Solenoid Status Lock-up solenoid status/
      ON or OFF
      Lock-up solenoid is
      • ON Operating
      • OFF Not operating
      -
      SLU Solenoid Status Shift solenoid SLU status/
      ON or OFF
      Shift solenoid SLU is
      • ON Operating
      • OFF Not operating
      -
      SLT Solenoid Status Shift solenoid SLT status/
      ON or OFF
      • OFF Accelerator pedal is depressed
      • ON Accelerator pedal is released
      -
      Engine Speed from EFI Engine speed/
      Min 0 rpm
      Max 16383 75 rpm
      Idling 550 to 800 rpm Engine speed received from ECM
      Intake-Air Temp from EFI Intake air temperature/
      Min -40°C (-40°F)
      Max 215°C (419°F)
      Equivalent to ambient air temperature Engine speed received from ECM
      Coolant Temp from EFI Engine coolant temperature/
      Min -40°C (-40°F)
      Max 215°C (419°F)
      After warming up 80 to 105°C (176 to 221°F) Engine speed received from ECM
      Throttle Position from EFI Throttle sensor positioning/
      Min 0%
      Max 100%
      Idling 0 to 10% Engine speed received from ECM
      Accel Position from EFI Accelerator sensor positioning/
      Min 0%
      Max 100%
      Idling 0 to 10% Engine speed received from ECM
      # Codes Number of Codes/
      Min 0
      Max 255
      - Number of detected DTCs
      MIL ON Run Distance MIL ON run distance/
      Min 0 km (0 mile)
      Max 65535 km (40723 mile)
      Distance after DTC detected -
      Running Time from MIL ON Running time from MIL ON/
      Min 0 minutes
      Max 65535 minutes
      Equivalent to running time after MIL ON -
      Engine Run Time Engine run time/
      Min 0 seconds
      Max 65535 seconds
      Time after engine start -
    8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain /Engine / Data List
    9. According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List

      ECM 

      DATA LIST REFERENCE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Pattern Switch (PWR/M) Pattern select switch (SPORT) status/
      ON or OFF
      Engine switch is
      ON OFF

      Pattern select switch (SPORT) is Pushed ON

      Pattern select switch (SPORT) is Pushed OFF
      -
      Kick Down Switch Status Kick Down Switch Status/ON or OFF Accelerator Pedal is
      • Fully depressed ON
      • Released OFF
      -
      Snow Switch Status Pattern select switch (SNOW) status/
      ON or OFF
      Engine switch is
      ON OFF

      Pattern select switch (SNOW) is Pushed ON

      Pattern select switch (SNOW) is Pushed OFF
      -
  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST 

    HINT.

    Using the Techstream to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed Performing Active Tests early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. Data List information can be displayed while performing Active Tests.

    1. Warm up the engine.
    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    5. Turn the Techstream on
    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain /ECT /Active Test
    7. According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test

      TCM 

      ACTIVE TEST REFERENCE

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Activate the solenoid (SLU) Operate the shift solenoid SLU ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N
      Activate the solenoid (SLT)(1) Operate the shift solenoid SLT and raise line pressure ON or OFF
      HINT
      • OFF Line pressure up (when Active Test "Activate the solenoid (SLT)" is performed, TCM commands SLT solenoid to turn OFF)
      • ON No action (normal operation)
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle stopped
      • Engine idling
      Activate the Lock Up Control shift solenoid SLU to set automatic transmission to lock-up condition ON or OFF Possible to check shift solenoid valve SLU operation
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Throttle valve opening angle Less than 35%
      • Vehicle speed 60 km/h (37 mph) or more
      Activate the Solenoid (SL) Operate the shift solenoid SL ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N
      Control the Shift Position Operate shift solenoid valves to select gears
      • Press "→" button Shift up
      • Press "←" button Shift down
      Possible to check operation of shift solenoid valves
      [Vehicle Condition]
      50 km/h (31 mph) or less
      Activate the Solenoid (SR) Operate the shift solenoid SR ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N
      Activate the Solenoid (SL1) Operate the shift solenoid SL1 ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N
      Activate the Solenoid (SL2) Operate the shift solenoid SL2 ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N
      Activate the Solenoid (SL3) Operate the shift solenoid SL3 ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N
      Activate the Solenoid (SL4) Operate the shift solenoid SL4 ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N
      Activate the Solenoid (SL5) Operate the shift solenoid SL5 ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N
      (1) The "Activate the solenoid (SLT)" Active Test is performed to allow confirmation that the line pressure changes. The line pressure changes are confirmed using the same SST that is used for the Hydraulic Test (See HYDRAULIC TEST  ).

      HINT.

      Note that the pressure readings for the Active Test and Hydraulic Test are different