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Component Location

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Behind of Steering Wheel

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Combination Meter

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Behind of Combination Meter

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Engine Room RH

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Engine Room LH

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Transaxle Assembly

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CVT Shift Selector Assembly

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Component

Function

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Paddle shifter *1

Paddle Shifter 

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Combination Meter

The TCM receives the following signal via CAN communications from the combination meter for judging the driving request from the driver.

  • Manual mode signal
  • Non-manual mode signal
  • Manual mode shift up signal
  • Manual mode shift down signal
  • Paddle shifter shift up signal *1
  • Paddle shifter shift down signal *1

The TCM transmits the following signal via CAN communications to the combination meter.

  • Shift position indicator signal

Refer to Component Location for detailed installation location.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 

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Shift Position Indicator

Shift Position Indicator 

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BCM

Refer to Component Location for detailed installation location.

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ABS Actuator And Electric Unit (Control Unit)

The TCM receives the following signal via CAN communications from the ABS Actuator And Electric Unit (Control Unit).

  • Vehicle speed signal
  • ABS operation signal
  • TCS operation signal
  • VDC operation signal
  • ABS malfunction signal

Refer to Component Location (without ICC) or Component Location (with ICC) for detailed installation location.

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TCM

TCM 

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ECM

  • For purposes including improving the feeling when shifting speeds and preventing drops in engine speed, control signals are exchanged between the ECM and TCM, and real-time cooperative control is performed according to the vehicle driving conditions. (Engine and CVT integrated control)
    • Engine and CVT integrated control signal
      NOTE: General term for the communication (torque-down permission, torque-down request, etc.) exchanged between the ECM and TCM.
  • The TCM receives the following signal via CAN communications from the ECM.
    • Engine speed signal
    • Accelerator pedal position signal
    • Closed throttle position signal
  • The TCM transmits the following signal via CAN communications to the ECM.
    • Malfunctioning indicator lamp signal

Refer to Component Location for detailed installation location.

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Transmission Range Switch

Transmission Range Switch 

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Input Speed Sensor

Input Speed Sensor 

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CVT Unit Connector

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Control Valve

CVT Fluid Temperature Sensor *2

CVT Fluid Temperature Sensor 

Primary Pressure Sensor *2

Primary Pressure Sensor 

Secondary Pressure Sensor *2

Secondary Pressure Sensor 

Primary Pressure Solenoid Valve *2

Primary Pressure Solenoid Valve 

Secondary Pressure Solenoid Valve *2

Secondary Pressure Solenoid Valve 

Select Solenoid Valve *2

Select Solenoid Valve 

Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve *2

Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve 

Line Pressure Solenoid Valve *2

Line Pressure Solenoid Valve 

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Primary Speed Sensor

Primary Speed Sensor 

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Output Speed Sensor

Output Speed Sensor 

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Manual Mode Switch

Manual Mode Switch 

*1: Models with paddle shifter

*2: These components are included in control valve assembly.