P0746

U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: P0746: Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)

DTC P0746 - Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)

DESCRIPTION

The ECM uses signals from the vehicle speed sensor to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear).
Then the ECM compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ECM memory to detect mechanical problems of the shift solenoid valves, valve body or automatic transaxle (clutch, brake, gear, etc.).






MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves ON/OFF. According to the input shaft revolution, intermediate (counter) shaft revolution and output shaft revolution, the ECM detects the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear position). When the gear position commanded by the ECM and the actual gear position are not the same, the ECM illuminates the MIL.
Example:
When either condition (a) or (b) is met, the ECM detects a malfunction.
(a) The ECM commands the 1st gear, but the actual gear is 2nd.
(b) The ECM commands the 2nd gear, but the actual gear is 1st.

MONITOR STRATEGY





TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All





OFF malfunction





ON malfunction (A)





ON malfunction (B)





TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Either of the following conditions is met:
OFF malfunction, or ON malfunction (A) and (B)
2 detections are necessary per driving cycle:
1st detection: temporary flag ON
2nd detection: pending fault code ON

OFF malfunction





ON malfunction (A)





ON malfunction (B)





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. ACTIVE TEST
HINT: Using an intelligent tester or Techstream Active Test allows relay, VSV, actuator and other item to be operated without removing any parts. Performing the Active Test early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.
The DATA LIST can be displayed during the Active Test.

(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
(c) Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester switch ON.
(e) Enter the following menus:
(1) Intelligent tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST.
(2) Techstream - Select: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test.
(f) Follow the instructions on the tester and perform the Active Test.
HINT: While driving, the shift position can be forcibly changed with the tester. Comparing the shift position commanded by the Active Test with the actual shift position enables you to confirm the problem Fail-Safe Chart.
(1) Intelligent tester





(2) Techstream





HINT:
- This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 50 km/h (31 mph) or more.
- This shift position commanded by the ECM is shown in the DATA LIST/SHIFT display on the tester.

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0746)
(a) Connect an intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester switch ON.
(c) Enter the following menus:
(1) Intelligent tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
(2) Techstream - Select: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
(d) Read the DTCs using the tester.
Result:





HINT: If any other codes besides P0746 are output, perform the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

B -- GO TO DTC CHART
A -- Continue to next step.
2. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL1





(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL1.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:





(c) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solenoid valve connector. Then check that the valve moves and makes an operating sound.
OK:
Valve moves and makes operating sound.
NG -- REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL1
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the transmission valve body assembly.
OK:
There are no foreign objects on each valve.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
OK -- Continue to next step.
4. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the torque converter clutch assembly Testing and Inspection.
OK:
The torque converter clutch operates normally.
NG -- REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
OK -- REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY