Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002B35I
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [03/2023 -           ]
Title: K120 / K121 (CVT): K121 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: P281F71; Pressure Control Solenoid "J" Performance/Stuck Off Actuator Stuck; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [03/2023 -        ]

DTC

P281F71

Pressure Control Solenoid "J" Performance/Stuck Off Actuator Stuck

DESCRIPTION

Using the current from the ECM, the shift solenoid valve SLP controls the primary pulley pressure in accordance with the requested gear ratio to perform gear ratio changes.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

DTC Output from

Priority

Note

P281F71

Pressure Control Solenoid "J" Performance/Stuck Off Actuator Stuck

Any of the following conditions are met (1-trip detection logic):

  • When the oil pressure sensor output value is 0.4 MPa (4.1 kgf/cm2, 58 psi) or more and the target gear ratio is 2.0 or more, the actual gear ratio is less than 0.55 for 1.5 seconds or more.
  • When the oil pressure sensor output value is 0.4 MPa (4.1 kgf/cm2, 58 psi) or more and the target gear ratio is less than 1.1, the actual gear ratio is 1.8 or more for 2 seconds or more.

Continuously variable transaxle assembly (Shift solenoid valve SLP)

Comes on

Engine

B

SAE Code:

P2820

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM compares the actual gear ratio with the target gear ratio. When the actual gear ratio and target gear ratio are different, the ECM detects the malfunction, illuminates the MIL and stores this DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P2820: Pressure control solenoid "J" (Shift solenoid valve SLP)/Functional check

Required sensors/Components

Crankshaft position sensor

Transmission revolution sensor (NT)

Transmission revolution sensor (NC1)

Transmission revolution sensor (NSS)

Vehicle speed sensor

CVT fluid temperature sensor

Engine coolant temperature sensor

Oil pressure sensor

Shift solenoid valve SL1

Shift solenoid valve SL2

Shift solenoid valve SLP

Shift solenoid valve SLS

Shift solenoid valve SLU

Shift solenoid valve SC1

Shift solenoid valve SC2

Shift solenoid valve SC3

Frequency of operation

Continuous

Duration

OFF malfunction: 1.5 sec.

ON malfunction: 2 sec.

MIL operation

1 driving cycle

Sequence of operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All

ETC system

(Electronic throttle control system)

Not system down

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0121, P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P0604, P0606, P0607, P060D, P060E, P0657, P0658, P1607, P16B0, P2102, P2103, P2111, P2112, P2119, P2135)

KCS sensor circuit

(Knock sensor)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0327, P0328)

ECT sensor circuit

(Engine coolant temperature sensor)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0117, P0118)

IAT sensor circuit

(Intake air temperature sensor)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0112, P0113)

Crankshaft position sensor "A" circuit

(Crankshaft position sensor)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0335, P0337, P0338)

Low voltage flag

OFF

Transmission fluid pressure sensor "A" circuit

(Oil pressure sensor)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0842, P0843)

Pressure control solenoid "J" circuit

(Shift solenoid valve SLP)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P2826, P2827)

Pressure control solenoid "K" circuit

(Shift solenoid valve SLS)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P282F, P2830)

Torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid circuit

(Shift solenoid valve SLU)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P2763, P2764)

Pressure control solenoid "A" circuit

(Shift solenoid valve SL1)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0962, P0963)

Pressure control solenoid "B" circuit

(Shift solenoid valve SL2)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0966, P0967)

Transmission fluid temperature sensor "A" circuit

(CVT fluid temperature sensor)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0712, P0713)

Turbine speed sensor "A" circuit

(Transmission revolution sensor (NT))

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0717, P07BF, P07C0)

Intermediate shaft speed sensor "C" circuit

(Transmission revolution sensor (NSS))

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P07C9, P07CA, P2751)

Output speed sensor circuit

(Transmission revolution sensor (NOUT))

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P0722, P077C, P077D)

Intermediate shaft speed sensor "B" circuit

(Transmission revolution sensor (NC1))

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P07C7, P07C8, P2747)

Shift solenoid "H" circuit

(Shift solenoid valve SC1)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P099E, P099F)

Shift solenoid "J" circuit

(Shift solenoid valve SC2)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P08D2, P08D3)

Shift solenoid "K" circuit

(Shift solenoid valve SC3)

Not circuit malfunction

(MIL illuminated by following codes: P08DB, P08DC)

OFF malfunction

Tire

Not slipping

ECT

60°C (140°F) or more

Spark advance from MAX. retard timing by KCS control

0 °CA or more

Shift solenoid valve SLP

Operating shift control by ECM command

Engine speed

500 rpm or more

Primary sheave speed

100 rpm or more

Secondary sheave speed

150 rpm or more

Output speed

150 rpm or more

Transmission fluid temperature

-10°C (14°F) or more and less than 140°C (284°F)

Target clamping pressure - Actual clamping pressure

Less than 0.5 MPa (5.1 kgf/cm2, 73 psi)

Actual clamping pressure

0.4 MPa (4.1 kgf/cm2, 58 psi) or more

Any of the following conditions are met: (a) or (b)

-

(a) Gear mode clutch

Engaged

(b) Belt mode clutch

Engaged

ON malfunction (1st judgment)

Tire

Not slipping

ECT

60°C (140°F) or more

Spark advance from MAX. retard timing by KCS control

0 °CA or more

Shift solenoid valve SLP

Operating shift control by ECM command

Engine speed

500 rpm or more

Primary sheave speed

100 rpm or more

Secondary sheave speed

150 rpm or more

Output speed

150 rpm or more

Transmission fluid temperature

-10°C (14°F) or more and less than 140°C (284°F)

Target clamping pressure - Actual clamping pressure

Less than 0.5 MPa (5.1 kgf/cm2, 73 psi)

Any of the following conditions are met: (a) or (b)

-

(a) Gear mode clutch

Engaged

(b) Belt mode clutch

Engaged

ON malfunction (2nd judgment)

Tire

Not slipping

ECT

60°C (140°F) or more

Spark advance from MAX. retard timing by KCS control

0 °CA or more

Shift solenoid valve SLP

Operating shift control by ECM command

Engine speed

500 rpm or more

Primary sheave speed

100 rpm or more

Secondary sheave speed

150 rpm or more

Output speed

150 rpm or more

Transmission fluid temperature

-10°C (14°F) or more and less than 140°C (284°F)

Target clamping pressure - Actual clamping pressure

Less than 0.5 MPa (5.1 kgf/cm2, 73 psi)

Any of the following conditions are met: (a) or (b)

-

(a) Gear mode clutch

Engaged

(b) Belt mode clutch

Engaged

Actual clamping pressure

0.4 MPa (4.1 kgf/cm2, 58 psi) or more

Following condition is met once after 1st judgment

-

- Vehicle speed

Less than 10 km/h (6 mph)

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

OFF malfunction

Target gear ratio

2 or more

Actual gear ratio

Less than 0.55

ON malfunction

It is necessary 2 judgments per drive cycle.

2nd judgment: pending fault code ON

Target gear ratio

Less than 1.1

Actual gear ratio

1.8 or more

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. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  2. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
  3. Perform the D Position Shift Test 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.

  4. Stop the vehicle.
  5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
  6. Input the DTC: P281F71.
  7. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS 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.

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 continuously variable transaxle system are replaced.

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  • Check that no DTCs are stored after performing initialization.

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HINT:

If any DTCs other than P281F71 are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC OUTPUT (DTC P281F71)

(a) Read the DTCs using the GTS.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

Only P281F71 is output

A

P281F71 and P076A7E are output

B

P281F71 and other DTCs are output

C

B

GO TO STEP 2

C

GO TO DTC CHART

A

2.

REPLACE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

HINT:

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NEXT

PERFORM REGISTRATION AND INITIALIZATION

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