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Shift Solenoid Valve A Test

Shift Solenoid Valve A Test





1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A).
2. Select SHIFT SOL TEST in MISCELLANEOUS TEST MENU on the HDS.
3. Carry out A/T SHIFT SOL A test in SHIFT SOL TEST MENU with the HDS.
4. Shift solenoid valve A test had finished if the test results is OK.
If no sound is heard, go to step 5.
5. Raise the vehicle, then remove the splash shield.





6. Disconnect the shift solenoid valve A connector and check the connector for good pin fit, corrosion, dirt, and oil. If the connector is OK, go to step 7. If not OK, repair the connector and do the test again.
7. Measure shift solenoid valve A resistance at the solenoid valve connector terminals.
Standard: 12 - 25 ohms
8. Replace shift solenoid valve A if the resistance is out of standard.
9. If the resistance is within the standard, connect the battery negative terminal to shift solenoid valve A connector terminal No.2, and connect the battery positive terminal to terminal No.1.
10. Replace shift solenoid valve A if no clicking sound is heard.
11. If a clicking sound is heard, check the BLU/YEL wire between the PCM and shift solenoid valve A for short or open. If the wire is OK, substitute a known-good PCM and retest.