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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0746 AND P0873) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read the DTCs using the Techstream.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Display (DTC output) Proceed to
      Only P0746 and P0873 are output A
      P0746, P0873 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT:

      If any other codes besides P0746 and P0873 are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

    B: GO TO DTC CHART  (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  )

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E6-2S (TPS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 1: Identifying TCM E6 Connector Terminals
      G04948344Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Do not disconnect the connectors of the TCM.

    NG: Go to step  6

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL1 
    1. Remove the shift solenoid valve SL1 (see DISASSEMBLY  ).
    2. Measure the resistance of the shift solenoid valve.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Terminal 1 of the shift solenoid valve SL1 - terminal 2 20°C (68°F) 5.0 to 5.6 Ω
    3. 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 noise.
      Fig 2: Identifying Shift Solenoid Valve SL1
      G04948326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: Valve moves and makes operating noise. 

    NG: REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL1  (See DISASSEMBLY  )

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the transmission valve body assembly (see DISASSEMBLY  ).

      OK: There are no foreign objects on any valve. 

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the torque converter clutch assembly (see INSPECTION  ).

      OK: The torque converter clutch operates normally. 

    NG: REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )

  6. READ VALUE OF DATA LIST (TPS 1 SW SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect terminals TPS1 and E1 of the E5 and E6 TCM connectors.

      HINT:

      Before checking, do visual and contact pressure checks on the TCM connectors.

    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Turn the Techstream on.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Data List.
    6. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Tester Display Proceed to
      TPS 1 Switch OFF A
      TPS 1 Switch ON B
      Fig 3: TCM Connector Terminal Identification
      G04948341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    B: Go to step  8

    A: Go to next step 

  7. REPLACE TCM 
    1. Replace the TCM (see REMOVAL  ).

    NEXT: PERFORM A/T CODE REGISTRATION  (See REGISTRATION  )

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - TCM) 
    1. Disconnect the E50 transmission wire connector.
    2. Disconnect the E6 TCM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E50-17 (TPS1) - E6-25 (TPS1) Always Below 1 Ω
      E50-17 (TPS1) or E6-25 (TPS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 4: Identifying E50 Transmission Wire Connector Terminals
      G04948342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (OIL PRESSURE SWITCH) 
    1. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the E50 transmission wire connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the transmission wire.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Oil pressure switch connector-17 (TPS1) Always Below 1 Ω
      Oil pressure switch connector or 17 (TPS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch Connector Terminals
      G04948343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE  (See REMOVAL  )

    OK: REPLACE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH  (See DISASSEMBLY  )