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NO.12 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) NON-OPERATION [FN4A-EL]

BME050301030216

12 | Torque converter clutch (TCC) non-operation
DESCRIPTION | • TCC does not operate when vehicle reaches TCC operation range.
POSSIBLE CAUSE | • Basically, the TCC does not operate when the fail-safe is operating. Verify the DTC first.

  Caution

  • If the TCC is stuck, inspect it. In addition, inspect the oil cooler for foreign particles which may have mixed in with the ATF.

1. TCC burnt

  (1) Input sensor system malfunction

  • Transaxle fluid temperature sensor
  • Vehicle speed sensor
  • Input/turbine speed sensor
  • Sensor GND

  (2) Output solenoid valve system malfunction (Sticking)

  • Shift solenoid E malfunction
  • Shift solenoid A malfunction

  (3) Control valve body malfunction system (Poor operation, stuck)

  • TCC hydraulic pressure system

2. TP sensor malfunction (Not operating linear)
3. Input/turbine speed sensor or vehicle speed sensor malfunction
4. Brake switch malfunction (Always ON)
5. ECT sensor malfunction

  Note

  • Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.

Diagnostic procedure

STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION
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1 | With the ignition switch at the ON position, does the HOLD indicator light indication correspond to the HOLD switch operation? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Go to No.26 "HOLD INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN HOLD SWITCH IS TURNED TO ON.", No.27 "HOLD INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATE WHEN HOLD SWITCH IS NOT TURNED TO ON."
2 | Inspect the value at the following PCM PIDs using the WDS or equivalent. (See PCM INSPECTION [L3].) • TP • VSS • TSS Are the PID values normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts.
3 | Disconnect the PCM connector. Is the resistance between the ground terminal at the PCM connector and the body ground less than 5.0 ohms? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair the open ground circuit.
4 | Inspect the resistance between shift solenoid A and E control circuit at the PCM connector and control valve body connector. Inspect the resistance between shift solenoid A and E circuit at the PCM connector and control valve body connector. Are the resistances less than 5.0 ohms? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair shift solenoid A or E control. Reconnect the PCM.
5 | Inspect the shift solenoid A and E. (See SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [FN4A-EL].) Are the shift solenoids operating properly? | Yes | Replace the PCM.
No | Overhaul the control valve body and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts. (See ATX workshop manual (FN4A-EL).) If any problem remains, overhaul the transaxle and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts. (See ATX workshop manual (FN4A-EL).)