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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE

    Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to "CONSULT-III FUNCTION (TRANSMISSION) ".

    Is any malfunction of the "U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT" indicated? 

    YES: Check CAN communication line. Refer to DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE .

    NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK INPUT SIGNALS

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT-III.
    3. Start vehicle and read out the value of "SEC HYDR SEN".
    ITEM NAME VALUE CHART

    Item name Condition Display value (Approx.)
    SEC HYDR SEN "N" position idle 1.0 V

    Without CONSULT-III 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage between TCM connector terminals and ground.
    CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

    Name Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (Approx.)
    Transmission fluid pressure sensor A (Secondary pressure sensor) F23 15 - Ground "N" position idle 1.0 V

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK LINE PRESSURE

    Perform line pressure test. Refer to "INSPECTIONS BEFORE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to "INSPECTIONS BEFORE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ".

  4. CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR A (SECONDARY PRESSURE SENSOR) SYSTEM

    Check transmission fluid pressure sensor A (secondary pressure sensor) system. Refer to DTC P0840 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT (SEC PRESSURE SENSOR) .

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM

    Check the following:

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

  6. CHECK DTC

    Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END 

    NG: Replace TCM or transaxle assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (MR20DE) ".