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Shift Solenoid "A" Performance (Shift Solenoid

DTC P0751
Valve S1)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses signals from the output shaft speed sensor and input speed sensor to detect the actual
gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear).
Then the ECM compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ECM memory to detect mechanical
problems of the shift solenoid valves, valve body or automatic transmission (clutch, brake or gear, etc.).
DTC No. DTC Detection Conditions Trouble Areas

S1 stuck ON malfunction* 1:
The ECM determines that there is a malfunction when the • Shift solenoid valve S1 is stuck open
following conditions are met: • Valve body is blocked
P0751 (a) When the ECM directs the gearshift to switch to 4th • Shift solenoid valve S1
gear, the engine overruns (clutch slips). • Automatic transmission (clutch, brake or gear, etc.)
(b) When the ECM directs the gearshift to switch to 4th
gear, the actual gear is shifted to 1st.

S1 stuck OFF malfunction*2:

The ECM determines that there is a malfunction when the • Shift solenoid valve S1 is stuck closed
following conditions are met: • Valve body is blocked
P0751 (a) When the ECM directs the gearshift to switch to 1st • Shift solenoid valve S1
gear, the actual gear is shifted to 4th. • Automatic transmission (clutch, brake or gear, etc.)
(b) When the ECM directs the gearshift to switch to 4th
gear, the actual gear is also shifted to 4th.

HINT:
• Gear positions in the event of a solenoid valve mechanical problem:
Gearshift controlled by ECM 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
*1: 1st 2nd 2nd 1st
Actual gear position under S1 stuck ON malfunction
*2: 4th 3rd 3rd 4th
Actual gear position under S1 stuck OFF malfunction

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
This DTC indicates "stuck ON malfunction" or "stuck OFF malfunction" of the shift solenoid valve S1.
The ECM controls the gearshifts by turning the shift solenoid valves "ON/OFF". When the gear position
directed by the ECM and the actual gear position do not match, the ECM illuminates the MIL and stores
the DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY
P0751:
Related DTCs Shift solenoid valve S1/OFF malfunction
Shift solenoid valve S1/ON malfunction
Shift solenoid valve S1, Speed sensor (SP2), Speed sensor (NCO),
Required sensors/Components
Crankshaft position sensor (NE), Throttle position sensor, MAF
Frequency of operation Continuous
OFF malfunction (A):
1.0 second
OFF malfunction (B):
Duration
0.4 seconds
ON malfunction (A):
0.8 seconds
MIL operation 2 driving cycles
AT Sequence of operation None
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TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

The following conditions are common to all OFF malfunctions (A), (B) and ON malfunctions (A),
(B).
P0115 - P0118 (ECT sensor)
P0125 (Insufficient ECT for closed loop)
The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not present.
P0500 (VSS)
P0748 - P0798 (Trans solenoid (range))
Shift solenoid "A" (S1) circuit
Shift solenoid "B" (S2) circuit
ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor circuit There is no malfunction in the sensor circuits shown on the left
Input speed sensor (NCO) circuit
Output speed sensor (SP2) circuit
Transmission shift position "D"
ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) 40°C (104°F) or more
Spark advance from max. retard timing by knock control 0° CA or more
Engine Running

OFF malfunction (A)

ECM selected gear 1st
6.2 mph (10 km/h) or more
Vehicle speed and
Less than 24.8 mph (40 km/h)
15 % or more and
Throttle valve opening angle 6.5 % or more at engine speed of 2,000 rpm
(Conditions vary with engine speed)

OFF malfunction (B)

Current ECM selected gear 4th
Last ECM selected gear 3rd
Actual gear when ECM selected 3th gear 3rd

ON malfunction (A)
ECM selected gear 4th
Vehicle speed at current ECM selected gear
Less than 6.2 mph (10 km/h)
- Vehicle speed at last ECM selected gear
Throttle valve opening angle at current ECM selected gear
Less than 10 %
- Throttle valve opening angle at last ECM selected gear
Throttle valve opening angle Less than 20 %
Vehicle speed Less than 52.8 mph (85 km/h)

ON malfunction (B)
Current ECM selected gear 4th
Last ECM selected gear 3rd

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

[OFF malfunction]
Both of the following conditions are met: OFF malfunctions (A) and (B)
2 detections are necessary in 1 driving cycle.
1st detection: Temporary flag ON
2nd detection: Pending fault code ON
OFF malfunctions (A) and (B)
0.00 or more and 0.22 or less
Input speed/Output speed (NC0/SP2)
(This means actual gear is 4th) AT
[ON malfunction]
Both of the following conditions are met: ON malfunctions (A) and (B)
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ON malfunction (A)
NE current - NE last
NE current: Engine speed at current ECM selected gear 950 rpm or more
NE last: Engine speed at last ECM selected gear

ON malfunction (B)
Not change as follows
0.93 or more and 1.07 or less
(This means actual gear is 3rd)
Input speed/Output speed (NC0/SP2)
↓
0.00 or more and 0.22 or less
(This means actual gear is 4th)

1. ACTIVE TEST
HINT:
Performing the ACTIVE TEST using the intelligent tester allows components, such as the relay, VSV,
and actuator, to be operated without removing any parts. Performing the ACTIVE TEST as the first
step of troubleshooting is one method of shortening labor time.
It is possible to display the DATA LIST during the ACTIVE TEST.
(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Turn the ignition switch off.
(c) Connect the intelligent tester together with the CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle
interface module) to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(e) Push the "ON" button of the tester.
(f) Select the items "DIAGNOSIS/ ENHANCED OBD II/ ACTIVE TEST/ SHIFT".
(g) According to the display on the tester, perform the "ACTIVE TEST".
HINT:
While driving, the shift position can be changed with the intelligent tester.
Comparing the shift position directed by the ACTIVE TEST with the actual shift position enables
you to confirm the problem (See page AT-27).
Item Test Details Diagnostic Note
[Test Details]
Operate the shift solenoid valve and set each
shift position by manually.
[Vehicle Condition]
Possible to check the operation of the shift
SHIFT • IDL: ON
solenoid valves.
• Less than 31 mph (50 km/h)
[Others]
• Press → button: Shift up
• Press ← button: Shift down

HINT:
• This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 31 mph (50 km/h) or less.
• The 3rd to 4th up-shifting must be performed with the accelerator pedal released.
• The 4th to 3rd down-shifting must be performed with the accelerator pedal released.
• Do not operate the accelerator pedal for at least 2 seconds after shifting and do not shift
successively.
• The shift position directed by the ECM is shown in the DATA LIST/ SHIFT display on the
intelligent tester.
• The shift solenoid valve S1 is turned on/off normally when the shift lever is in the D position:
Gearshift controlled by ECM 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

AT Shift solenoid valve S1 ON ON OFF OFF

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1 CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0751)

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the
intelligent tester main switch ON.
(c) Select the items "DIAGNOSIS/ ENHANCED OBD II/
DTC INFO/ CURRENT CODES".
(d) Read the DTCs using the intelligent tester.
Result
Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
Only "P0751" is output A
"P0751" and other DTCs B

HINT:
If any codes besides "P0751" are output, perform
troubleshooting for those DTCs first.
B GO TO DTC CHART

2 INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S1

(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve S1.

(b) Measure the resistance.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Specified Condition
Solenoid Connector (S1) - Solenoid
11 to 15 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
Body (S1)

(-) (+) (c) Connect positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid
connector, negative (-) lead to the solenoid body.
G022784E02
OK:
The solenoid makes an operating sound.
NG REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S1

OK

3 INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

OK:
There are no foreign objects on any valves and they
operate smoothly.
NG REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION
VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

OK
AT
REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY