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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: 

      NORMAL CONDITION CHART

      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 on 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
      		 -
      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
      FC TAU 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
      • On D: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th
      • On S: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th
      		 -
      Shift SW Status (R Range) Park/neutral position switch status/
      ON or OFF      		 Shift lever is:
      • ON: On R
      • OFF: Not on 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      		 Shift lever is:
      • ON: On P
      • OFF: Not on P
      		 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 (N Range) Park/neutral position switch status/
      ON or OFF      		 Shift lever is:
      • ON: On N
      • OFF: Not on 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      		 Shift lever is:
      • ON: On D or S
      • OFF: Not on D or S
      		 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 mode select switch status/
      ON or OFF      		 Shift lever is:
      • ON: S, "+" or "-"
      • OFF: Not on S, "+" 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 on 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 Received engine speed 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 Received Intake air temperature 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) Received coolant temperature from ECM
      Throttle Position from EFI Throttle sensor positioning/
      Min.: 0%
      Max.: 100%      		 Idling: 0 to 10% Received throttle position from ECM
      Accel Position from EFI Accelerator sensor positioning/
      Min.: 0%
      Max.: 100%      		 Idling: 0 to 10% Received accelerator position 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 -
  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.

    The Data List can be displayed during the Active Test.

    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: 

      NORMAL CONDITION CHART

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Connect the TC and TE1 Turn on and off TC and TE1 connection ON or OFF
      • ON: TC and TE1 connected
      • OFF: TC and TE1 disconnected
      Activate the solenoid (SLU) Operate the shift solenoid SLU ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever P or N position
      Activate the solenoid (SLT)* 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 (36 mph) or more
      Activate the Solenoid (SL) Operate the shift solenoid SL ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever P or N position
      Control the Shift Position Operate shift solenoid valve and set each shift position
      • Press" →" button: Shift up
      • Press "←" button: Shift down
      		 Possible to check operation of shift solenoid valves
      [Vehicle Condition]
      50 km/h (30 mph) or less
      Activate the Solenoid (SR) Operate the shift solenoid SR ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever P or N position
      Activate the Solenoid (SL1) Operate the shift solenoid SL1 ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever P or N position
      Activate the Solenoid (SL2) Operate the shift solenoid SL2 ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever P or N position
      Activate the Solenoid (SL3) Operate the shift solenoid SL3 ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever P or N position
      Activate the Solenoid (SL4) Operate the shift solenoid SL4 ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever P or N position
      Activate the Solenoid (SL5) Operate the shift solenoid SL5 ON or OFF [Vehicle Condition]
      • Engine stopped
      • Shift lever P or N position
      HINT:
      *: "Activate the solenoid (SLT)" in the Active Test is performed to check the line pressure changes by connecting SST to the automatic transmission, which is used in the HYDRAULIC TEST (see HYDRAULIC TEST  ) as well. Please note that the pressure values in the Active Test and HYDRAULIC TEST are different.
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