DI–494

DIAGNOSTICS – AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A340E, A340F)

DIA94–02

DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Perfor-

mance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
3RZ–FE: The ECM uses the signals from the throttle position sensor, air–
flow meter and crankshaft position sensor to monitor the en-
gagement condition of the lock–up clutch.
Drain Then the ECM compares the engagement condition of the
Line lock–up clutch with the lock–up schedule in the ECM memory
Pressure to detect a mechanical trouble of the shift solenoid valve SL,
valve body and torque converter clutch.

5VZ–FE:

Line Drain
Pressure

Q06995
D00076 D05956

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area

Lock–up does not occur when vehicle is driven in the lock–up
Shift solenoid valve SL is stuck open or closed
P0741 range (normal driving at 80 km/h [50 mph]), or lock–up re-
Valve body blocked up or stuck
mains ON in the lock–up OFF range (2–trip detection logic)
Lock–up clutch

2003 TOYOTA TACOMA (RM1002U)

Author: Date: 756

 DI–495
DIAGNOSTICS – AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A340E, A340F)

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1 Check shift solenoid valve SL operation.

PREPARATION:
3RZ–FE:
(a) Remove the oil pan.
(b) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL.
CHECK:
(a) Apply the 490 kPa (5 kgf/cm2, 71 psi) of compressed air
to check that the solenoid valve does not leak air.
(b) When battery voltage is applied to the shift solenoid
valve, check that the solenoid valve opens.
OK:
5VZ–FE: (a): Solenoid valve does not leak air.
(b): Solenoid valve opens.

(+) (–)

Q07640 (+) (–)

Q08219 NG Replace solenoid valve SL.
Q08226 D05957

OK

2 Check valve body (See page DI–476).

NG Repair or replace valve body.

OK

Replace torque converter clutch

(See page AT–22 or AT–28).

2003 TOYOTA TACOMA (RM1002U)

Author: Date: 757