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Transmission Control System

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling, while driving in lockup condition, when brakes are suddenly applied.
When the brake pedal is operated, this switch sends a signals to ECM. Then the ECM cancels operation of the lock-up clutch while braking is in progress.




DETECTING CONDITIONS




WIRING DIAGRAM










INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: Read freeze frame data using LEXUS hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool. Because freeze frame records the engine conditions when the malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful for determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.