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Problem Symptoms Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT: 

If a normal code is displayed during the diagnostic trouble code check although the problem or symptom still occurs, check the electrical circuits for each symptom in the order given in the charts on the following service information. Proceed to 1. CHAPTER 1: ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT MATRIX CHART  given in the chart and perform troubleshooting.

The Matrix Chart is divided into 2 chapters.

Chapter 1:

Refer to the table below when the trouble cause is considered to be electrical.

If the instruction "Proceed to 1. CHAPTER 1: ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT MATRIX CHART  next circuit inspection shown on matrix chart" is given in the flow chart of each circuit, inspect the suspected areas in descending order for each symptom.

If the trouble still occurs even though there are no abnormalities in any of the other circuits, check and replace the TCM.

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2 covers on and off vehicle repair of the transaxle. Contents specified in the table below may not match while fail-safe control is operating.

1. CHAPTER 1: ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT MATRIX CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
No up-shift (1st to 2nd) Shift solenoid valve (SL3) circuit Refer to DTC P0798: Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No up-shift (2nd to 3rd) Shift solenoid valve (SL4) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2810: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No up-shift (3rd to 4th) Shift solenoid valve (SL2) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0778: Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL2)
Engine coolant temp. sensor circuit Refer to DTC P0115: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input; DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No up-shift (4th to 5th) Shift solenoid valve (SL1) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0748: Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)
Shift solenoid valve (SL4) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2810: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
Engine coolant temp. sensor circuit Refer to DTC P0115: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input; DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No up-shift (5th to 6th) Engine coolant temp. sensor circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0115: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input; DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
Shift solenoid valve (SL3) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0798: Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)
Shift solenoid valve (SL4) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2810: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No down-shift (6th to 5th) Shift solenoid valve (SL4) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2810: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No down-shift (5th to 4th) Shift solenoid valve (SL1) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0748: Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No down-shift (4th to 3rd) Shift solenoid valve (SL2) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0778: Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL2)
Shift solenoid valve (SL4) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2810: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No down-shift (3rd to 2nd) Shift solenoid valve (SL4) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2810: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
Shift solenoid valve (SL3) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0798: Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No down-shift (2nd to 1st) Shift solenoid valve (SL3) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0796: Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No lock-up Shift solenoid valve (SLU) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2759: Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SLU)
Shift solenoid valve (SL) circuit Refer to DTC P2769: Short in Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit (Shift Solenoid Valve SL); DTC P2770: Open in Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit (Shift Solenoid Valve SL)
Engine coolant temp. sensor circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0115: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input; DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
Stop light switch circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0724: Brake Switch "B" Circuit High
Speed sensor NT circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0715: Input / Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0717: Input Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No lock-up off TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Shift point too high or too low Shift solenoid valve (SLT) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2716: Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SLT)
Speed sensor NT circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0715: Input / Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0717: Input Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
Speed sensor NC circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0791: Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A" Circuit; DTC P0793: Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A"
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2120: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit; DTC P2122: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Low Input; DTC P2123: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit High Input; DTC P2125: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit; DTC P2127: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit Low Input; DTC P2128: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit High Input; DTC P2138: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" / "E" Voltage Correlation
ATF temperature sensor circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0712: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input; DTC P0713: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit High Input
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Up-shift from 3rd to 4th while engine is cold Engine coolant temp. sensor circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0115: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input; DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Up-shift from 4th to 5th while engine is cold Engine coolant temp. sensor circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0115: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input; DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No gear change by shifting into "+" or "-" while shifting the lever Transmission control switch circuit Refer to Transmission Control Switch Circuit
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Harsh engagement (N to D) Shift solenoid valve (SL1) circuit * Refer to DTC P0748: Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Harsh engagement (Lock-up) Speed sensor NT circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0715: Input / Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0717: Input Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
Speed sensor NC circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0791: Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A" Circuit; DTC P0793: Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A"
Shift solenoid valve (SLU) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2759: Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SLU)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Harsh engagement (Any driving position) Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2120: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit; DTC P2122: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Low Input; DTC P2123: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit High Input; DTC P2125: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit; DTC P2127: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit Low Input; DTC P2128: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit High Input; DTC P2138: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" / "E" Voltage Correlation
Shift solenoid valve (SLT) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2716: Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SLT)
Speed sensor NC circuit Refer to DTC P0791: Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A" Circuit; DTC P0793: Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A"
Speed sensor NT circuit *1 Refer to DTC P0715: Input / Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0717: Input Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Poor acceleration Shift solenoid valve (SLT) circuit *1 Refer to DTC P2716: Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SLT)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No engine brake TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
No kick-down TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Engine stalls when starting off or stopping TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Malfunction in shifting Park/neutral position switch circuit *1 Refer to Park / Neutral Position Switch Circuit
Transmission control switch circuit Refer to Transmission Control Switch Circuit
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Initial acceleration or subsequent acceleration is improper. Vehicle is stuck in a gear (1st to 6th). Shift solenoid valve (SL1) circuit Refer to DTC P0748: Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)
Shift solenoid valve (SLT) circuit Refer to DTC P2716: Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SLT)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Acceleration is improper when the gear is 4th or higher. Shift solenoid valve (SL2) circuit Refer to DTC P0778: Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL2)
Shift solenoid valve (SLT) circuit Refer to DTC P2716: Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SLT)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Initial acceleration or subsequent acceleration is improper. Vehicle does not shift down (from 4th to 3rd). Vehicle is stuck in a gear (1st to 6th). Shift solenoid valve (SL2) circuit Refer to DTC P0778: Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL2)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Acceleration is improper when the gear is 6th. Shift solenoid valve (SL3) circuit Refer to DTC P0798: Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Acceleration is improper when the gear is 3rd or 5th. Shift solenoid valve (SL4) circuit Refer to DTC P2810: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
Shift solenoid valve (SLT) circuit Refer to DTC P2716: Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SLT)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Initial acceleration or subsequent acceleration is improper. Vehicle does not shift down (from 3rd to 2nd). No up-shift (5th to 6th). Shift solenoid valve (SL4) circuit Refer to DTC P2810: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Electrical (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
TCM Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: 

*1: When the circuit is defective, a DTC may be output.

2. CHAPTER 2: ON-VEHICLE REPAIR AND OFF-VEHICLE REPAIR

Symptom Suspected Area See
Vehicle does not move in any forward and reverse positions. Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Torque converter clutch Refer to INSPECTION
Vehicle does not move in R position. Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Brake No. 2 (B2) Refer to INSPECTION
Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL4)*1 Refer to DTC P2808: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
No up-shift (1st to 2nd) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Brake No. 1 (B1) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL3)*1 Refer to DTC P0796: Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)
No up-shift (2nd to 3rd) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL4)*1 Refer to DTC P2808: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
No up-shift (3rd to 4th) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Clutch No. 2 (C2) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL2)*1 Refer to DTC P0776: Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL2)
No up-shift (4th to 5th) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL4)*1 Refer to DTC P2808: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
No up-shift (5th to 6th) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Brake No. 1 (B1) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL3)*1 Refer to DTC P0796: Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)
No down-shift (6th to 5th) Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenid valve (SL4)*1 Refer to DTC P2808: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
No down-shift (5th to 4th) Shift solenoid valve (SL1)*1 Refer to DTC P0746: Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)
Clutch No. 1 (C1) Refer to INSPECTION
Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
No down-shift (4th to 3rd) Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenid valve (SL4)*1 Refer to DTC P2808: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
No down-shift (3rd to 2nd) Brake No. 1 (B1) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL3)*1 Refer to DTC P0796: Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)
Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
No down-shift (2nd to 1st) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
No lock-up or No lock-up off Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Torque converter clutch Refer to INSPECTION
Harsh engagement (N to D) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
C1 accumulator Refer to INSPECTION
One-way clutch No. 1 (F1) Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 1 (C1) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL1)*1 Refer to DTC P0746: Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)
Harsh engagement (Lock-up) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Torque converter clutch Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SLU)*1 Refer to DTC P2757: Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SLU)
Harsh engagement (N to R) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Brake No. 2 (B2) Refer to INSPECTION
Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL4)*1 Refer to DTC P2808: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
Harsh engagement (1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to 6) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Shift solenoid valve (SLT)*1 Refer to DTC P2714: Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SLT)
Harsh engagement (1st to 2nd) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
B1 accumulator Refer to INSPECTION
Brake No. 1 (B1) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL3)*1 Refer to DTC P0796: Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)
Harsh engagement (2nd to 3rd) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
B3 accumulator Refer to INSPECTION
Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL4)*1 Refer to DTC P2808: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
Harsh engagement (3rd to 4th) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
C2 accumulator Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 2 (C2) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL2)*1 Refer to DTC P0776: Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL2)
Harsh engagement (4th to 5th) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
B3 accumulator Refer to INSPECTION
Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL4)*1 Refer to DTC P2808: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
Harsh engagement (5th to 6th) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
B1 accumulator Refer to INSPECTION
Brake No. 1 (B1) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL3)*1 Refer to DTC P0796: Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL3)
Harsh engagement (6th to 5th) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
B3 accumulator Refer to INSPECTION
Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve (SL4)*1 Refer to DTC P2808: Pressure Control Solenoid "G" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL4)
Slip or shudder (Forward and reverse: After warm-up) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Oil strainer Refer to REMOVAL
Brake No. 1 (B1) Refer to INSPECTION
Brake No. 2 (B2) Refer to INSPECTION
Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
One-way clutch No. 1 (F1) Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 1 (C1) Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 2 (C2) Refer to INSPECTION
Slip or shudder (Particular position: just after engine starts) Torque converter clutch Refer to INSPECTION
Slip or shudder (R position) Brake No. 2 (B2) Refer to INSPECTION
Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Slip or shudder (1 position) One-way clutch No. 1 (F1) Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 1 (C1) Refer to INSPECTION
Slip or shudder (2 position) Brake No. 1 (B1) Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 1 (C1) Refer to INSPECTION
Slip or shudder (3 position) Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 1 (C1) Refer to INSPECTION
Slip or shudder (4 position) Clutch No. 1 (C1) Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 2 (C2) Refer to INSPECTION
Slip or shudder (5 position) Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 2 (C2) Refer to INSPECTION
Slip or shudder (6 position) Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 2 (C2) Refer to INSPECTION
No engine braking (1st position) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Brake No. 2 (B2) Refer to INSPECTION
No engine braking (2nd position) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Brake No. 1 (B1) Refer to INSPECTION
No engine braking (3rd position) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Brake No. 3 (B3) Refer to INSPECTION
No engine braking (4th position) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Clutch No. 2 (C2) Refer to INSPECTION
No kick-down Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Shift point too hight or too low Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Poor acceleration (All positions) Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Torque converter clutch Refer to INSPECTION
Poor acceleration (6th) Brake No. 1 (B1) Refer to INSPECTION
Clutch No. 2 (C2) Refer to INSPECTION
Engine stalls when starting off or stopping Valve body assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Torque converter clutch Refer to INSPECTION

HINT: 

*1: When the circuit is defective, a DTC may be output.