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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [04/2018 -           ]
Title: UA80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: P074011; Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Short to Ground; 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]

DTC

P074011

Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Short to Ground

DESCRIPTION

Solenoid (SL) valve is turned on and off by signals from the ECM to control the hydraulic pressure acting on the lock-up relay valve, which then controls operation of the lock-up clutch.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

Note

P074011

Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Short to Ground

While the vehicle is being driven so that lock-up is not requested, a short to ground is detected in the solenoid (SL) valve circuit (2-trip detection logic).

  • Solenoid (SL) valve
  • Transmission wire
  • Harness and connector
  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

SAE Code:

P2769

Fail-safe function:

If the ECM detects a malfunction, it turns Solenoid (SL) valve off.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Based on the signals from the throttle position sensor, the air flow meter and the crankshaft position sensor, the ECM sends a signal to solenoid (SL) valve to regulate the hydraulic pressure and provide smoother torque converter engagement. Solenoid (SL) valve responds to commands from the ECM. The valve controls the lock-up relay valve to perform the torque-converter lock-up function. If the ECM detects a short to ground in the solenoid (SL) valve circuit, it will illuminate the MIL and store the DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P2769: Solenoid (SL) valve/Range check

Required sensors/components

Solenoid (SL) valve

Frequency of operation

Continuous

Duration

1 time

MIL operation

2 driving cycles

Sequence of operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not stored

None

Battery voltage

8 V or more

Engine switch

On (IG)

Starter

OFF

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

All of the following conditions are met

0.065536 sec. or more

Time after command to solenoid OFF to ON

0.008192 sec. or more

Command to solenoid

ON

Solenoid terminal voltage level

Low

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

Solenoid (SL) valve

Resistance: 11 to 15 Ω at 20°C (68°F)

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

CAUTION:

When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

HINT:

  • After repairs have been completed, clear the DTCs and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.
  • When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the Clear Permanent DTC procedure.

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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
  3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  4. Turn the engine switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
  5. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
  6. Start the engine.
  7. Perform the Lock-up Function inspection in Road Test. [*1]

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    HINT:

    [*1] : Normal judgment procedure.

    The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.

  8. Stop the vehicle.
  9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Utility / All Readiness.
  10. Input the DTC: P074011.
  11. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream Display

    Description

    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System normal

    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System abnormal

    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed
    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment
    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    HINT:

    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform the normal judgment procedure again.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Perform the universal trip to clear permanent DTCs.

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  • Perform registration and/or initialization when parts related to the automatic transaxle are replaced.

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PROCEDURE

1.

INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (SOLENOID (SL) VALVE)

(a) Disconnect the C52 transmission wire connector.

*a

Component without harness connected

(Transmission Wire)

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

13 (SL) - Body ground

20°C (68°F)

11 to 15 Ω

(c) Connect the C52 transmission wire connector.

NG

GO TO STEP 4

OK

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the C56 ECM connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C56-62 (SL) - Body ground

20°C (68°F)

11 to 15 Ω

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)

OK

3.

REPLACE ECM

(a) Replace the ECM.

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NEXT

PERFORM REGISTRATION

4.

INSPECT SOLENOID (SL) VALVE

(a) Remove the solenoid (SL) valve.

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*1

Solenoid (SL) Valve

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Solenoid (SL) valve connector terminal - Solenoid (SL) valve body

20°C (68°F)

11 to 15 Ω

(c) Connect a positive (+) lead from the battery to the terminal of the solenoid valve connector, and a negative (-) lead to the solenoid body. Check that the valve moves and makes an operating sound.

OK:

Valve moves and makes an operating sound.

OK

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE

NG

REPLACE SOLENOID (SL) VALVE