P0733

DESCRIPTION
This is an OBD-II self-diagnostic item and not available in TCM self-diagnosis.

This malfunction will not be detected while the O/D OFF indicator lamp is indicating another self-diagnosis malfunction.

This malfunction is detected when the A/T does not shift into third gear position as instructed by the TCM. This is not caused by electrical malfunction (circuits open or shorted) but by mechanical malfunction such as control valve sticking, improper solenoid valve operation, malfunctioning servo piston or brake band, etc.






TCM TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE
Remarks: Specification data are reference values.









ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC
This diagnosis monitors actual gear position by checking the torque converter slip ratio calculated by TCM as follows:

Torque converter slip ratio = A x C/B
A: Output shaft revolution signal from revolution sensor
B: Engine speed signal from ECM
C: Gear ratio determined as gear position which TCM supposes

If the actual gear position is higher than the position (3rd) supposed by TCM, the slip ratio will be more than normal. In case the ratio exceeds the specified value, TCM judges this diagnosis malfunction.

This malfunction will be caused when shift solenoid valve A is stuck closed.


CAUTION:
- Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
- Be careful not to rev engine into the red zone on the tachometer.

NOTE: If "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch "OFF" and wait at least 5 seconds before conducting the next test.

TESTING CONDITION:
Always drive vehicle on a level road to improve the accuracy of test.

After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the malfunction is eliminated.


With Generic Scan Tool
(1) Start engine and warm up ATF.
(2) Accelerate vehicle to 80 to 95 km/h (50 to 59 MPH) under the following condition and release the accelerator pedal completely.
THROTTLE POSI: Less than 118 Selector lever: D position (OD "ON") Refer to shift schedule.
(3) Depress accelerator pedal with 3.5/8 - 4.5/8 of "THROTTLE POSI" from a speed of 80 to 95 km/h (50 to 59 MPH). (It will take approximately 3 seconds.)
(4) Select "MODE 7" with GST.







DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE






COMPONENT INSPECTION
Shift solenoid valve A






Resistance check
Check resistance between terminal (2) and ground.






Operation Check
Check solenoid valve by listening for its operating sound while applying battery voltage to the terminal (2) and ground.