Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 C
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002SNB010X
Title: A750E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 Sequoia)

DTC

P0746

Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL1)

DTC

P0771

Shift Solenoid "E" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SR)

DESCRIPTION

The ECM uses signals from the output shaft speed sensor and input speed sensor to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th 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 transmission (clutch, brake or gear, etc.).

DTC No.

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

P0746

The gear required by the ECM does not match the actual gear when driving (2-trip detection logic)
  • Shift solenoid valve SL1 remains closed
  • Shift solenoid valve SR remains open or closed
  • Valve body is blocked
  • Automatic transmission (clutch, brake or gear, etc.)

P0771

The gear required by the ECM does not match the actual gear when driving (2-trip detection logic)
  • Shift solenoid valve SR remains open or closed
  • Shift solenoid valve SL1 remains closed
  • Valve body is blocked
  • Automatic transmission (clutch, brake or gear, etc.)

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

This DTC indicates a stuck ON malfunction or stuck OFF malfunction of the shift solenoid valve SR and SL1.

The ECM commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves ON/OFF. When the gear position commanded by the ECM and the actual gear position are not the same, the ECM illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P0746: Shift solenoid valve SL1/OFF malfunction

P0771: Shift solenoid valve SR/ON malfunction

P0771: Shift solenoid valve SR/OFF malfunction

Required sensors/Components (Main)

Shift solenoid valve SL1

Shift solenoid valve SR

Required sensors/Components (Related)

Speed sensor (NT), Speed sensor (SP2), Crankshaft position sensor (NE)

Frequency of operation

Continuous

Duration

P0746 and P0771 OFF malfunction (A) : 0.4 seconds

P0746 and P0771 OFF malfunction (B) and (C): Immediately

P0771 ON malfunction: 2 cycles

MIL operation

2 driving cycles

Sequence of operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All

The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not present

P0115 - P0118: ECT sensor

P0125: Insufficient ECT for Closed Loop

P0500: VSS

P0748 - P0799: Trans solenoid (range)

Turbine speed sensor circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Output speed sensor circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Shift solenoid valve S1 circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Shift solenoid valve S2 circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Shift solenoid valve SR circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Shift solenoid valve SL1 circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Shift solenoid valve SL2 circuit

Not circuit malfunction

ECT (Engine coolant temperature) sensor circuit

Not circuit malfunction

KCS sensor circuit

Not circuit malfunction

ETCS (Electric Throttle Control System)

Not system down

Transmission position

"D"

Duration time from shifting "N" to "D"

4 seconds or more

ECT

40°C (104°F) or more

Spark advance from max. retard timing by KCS control

0°crankshaft angle or more

Engine

Starting

P0746 and P0771: OFF Malfunction (A)

ECM selected gear

5th

Vehicle speed

2 km/h (1.2 mph) or more

Throttle valve opening angle

7% or more at 2000 rpm (Vary with engine speed)

P0746 and P0771: OFF Malfunction (B)

Current ECM selected gear

5th

Last ECM selected gear

4th

Continuous time of ECM selecting 4th gear

2 seconds or more

P0746 and P0771: OFF Malfunction (C)

Current ECM selected gear

5th

Last ECM selected gear

4th

P0771: ON Malfunction

Current ECM selected gear

2nd

Last ECM selected gear

1st

Throttle valve opening angle

(During transition from 1st to 2nd gear)

4.5% or more at 2000 rpm (Vary with turbine speed)

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

[P0746 and P0771: OFF malfunction]

All of the following conditions are met: OFF malfunction (A), (B) and (C)

2 detections are necessary per driving cycle

1st detection: temporary flag ON

2nd detection: pending fault code ON

OFF Malfunction (A)

Turbine speed/Output speed

0.93 or more, and 1.07 or less

(This means actual gear is 4th)

OFF Malfunction (B)

Turbine speed/Output speed

Does not change as follows

0.93 or more, and 1.07 or less

(This means actual gear is 4th)

↓

0.65 or more, and 0.79 or less

(This means actual gear is 5th)

OFF Malfunction (C)

Output record of ECM from 4th to 5th up-shifting

Recorded

[P0771: ON malfunction]

2 detections are necessary per driving cycle

1st detection: temporary flag ON

2nd detection: pending fault code ON

ON Malfunction

Turbine speed - Output speed x 1st gear ratio (NT - NO x 1st gear ratio)

150 rpm or more

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. ACTIVE TEST

HINT:

Using the Techstream to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Performing Active Tests early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. Data List information can be displayed while performing Active Tests.

(a) Warm up the engine.

(b) Turn the ignition switch off.

(c) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(e) Turn the Techstream on.

(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Active Test.

(g) According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test.

HINT:

While driving, the shift position can be forcibly changed with the Techstream.

Comparing the shift position commanded by the Active Test with the actual shift position enables you to confirm the problem A750E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: FAIL-SAFE CHART (2008 Sequoia) .

ECT

Tester Display

Test Part

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Control the Shift Position

Operate shift solenoid valve and set each shift position by yourself
  • Press "→" button: Shift up
  • Press "←" button: Shift down

Possible to check operation of shift solenoid valves

[Vehicle Condition]

50 km/h (30 mph) or less

HINT:

  • This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 50 km/h (30 mph) or less.
  • The 4th to 5th up-shift must be performed with the accelerator pedal released.
  • The 5th to 4th down-shift must be performed with the accelerator pedal released.
  • Do not operate the accelerator pedal for at least 2 seconds after shifting and do not shift successively.
  • The shift position commanded by the ECM is shown in the Data List display on the Techstream.
  • The shift solenoid valve SL1 and SR turns ON/OFF normally when the shift lever is in D.

    ECM gear shift command

    1st

    2nd

    3rd

    4th

    5th

    Shift solenoid valve SL1

    OFF

    OFF

    OFF

    OFF

    ON

    Shift solenoid valve SR

    OFF

    OFF

    OFF

    OFF

    ON

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTCS P0746 AND P0771)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Trouble Codes.

(e) Read the DTCs using the Techstream.

Result

Result

Proceed to
  • Only P0746 and P0771 are output
  • Only P0771 is output

A

P0746, P0771 and other DTCs are output

B

HINT:

If any other codes besides P0746 and P0771 are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

A

2.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT)

NOTICE:

  • Perform the test at the normal operating ATF temperature: 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).
  • Be careful to prevent SST hose from interfering with the exhaust pipe.
  • Perform the test with the A/C OFF.

HINT:

Using the Techstream to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Performing Active Tests early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. Data List information can be displayed while performing Active Tests.

(a) Remove the test plug on the transmission case center right side and connect SST.

SST: 09992-00095

09992-00231

09992-00271

(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(c) Start the engine and warm it up.

(d) Measure the line pressure with SST.

(e) Turn the Techstream on.

(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Active Test.

(g) According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test.

(h) Measure the line pressure.

ECT

Tester Display

Test Part

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Activate the Solenoid (SLT)*

Operate the shift solenoid SLT and raise line pressure

ON or OFF

HINT:

  • OFF: Line pressure up (when Active Test "Activate the Solenoid (SLT)" is performed, ECM commands SLT solenoid to turn OFF)
  • ON: No action (normal operation)

[Vehicle Condition]

  • Vehicle stopped
  • Engine idling

HINT:

*: Activate the Solenoid (SLT) in the Active Test is performed to check the line pressure changes by connecting SST to the automatic transmission, which is used in the Hydraulic Test A750E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC TEST (2008 Sequoia) as well. Please note that the pressure values in the Active Test and Hydraulic Test are different.

Result

Line Pressure Value

DTC Output in Previous Check

Proceed to

Changed

P0746 and P0771

A

Changed

P0771

B

Not changed

-

C
A

3.

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:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

20°C (68°F)

5.0 to 5.6 Ω

(c) Connect the battery positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2 of the solenoid valve connector. Then check that the valve moves and makes an operating noise.

OK:

Valve moves and makes an operating noise.

OK

4.

INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SR

(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve SR.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Shift solenoid valve SR connector terminal - Shift solenoid valve SR body

20°C (68°F)

11 to 15 Ω

(c) Connect the battery positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid valve connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid valve body. Then check that the valve moves and makes an operating noise.

OK:

Valve moves and makes an operating noise.

OK

5.

INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

(a) Check the transmission valve body assembly.

OK:

There are no foreign objects on each valve.

OK