DI–496

DIAGNOSTICS – AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A340E, A340F)

DIB1I–01

DTC P0743 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The shift solenoid valve SL is turned ON and OFF by signals from the ECM to control the hydraulic pressure
acting on the lock–up relay valve, which then controls the operation of the lock–up clutch.
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area

ECM detects open in solenoid SL circuit 4 times when sole-

Open or short in shift solenoid valve SL circuit
noid SL is not operated (2–trip detection logic)
P0743
Shift solenoid valve SL

ECM detects short in solenoid SL circuit 4 times when sole-

ECM
noid SL is operated (2–trip detection logic)

Fail safe function

If the ECM detects a malfunction, it turns the shift solenoid valve SL OFF.

WIRING DIAGRAM

ECM

Transmission

Shift Solenoid Valve SL *1 *2 *1 *2

3 7 9 1
R–W
E2 E2 E8 E8 SL

*1: 3RZ–FE
*2: 5VZ–FE

D13075

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1 Measure resistance between terminal SL of ECM and body ground.

3RZ–FE
PREPARATION:
Disconnect the connector from ECM.
CHECK:
Measure resistance between terminal SL of ECM and body
ground.
OK:
SL Resistance: 11 – 15 Ω

5VZ–FE

SL

OK Check and replace the ECM (See page IN–28).

D12440

NG

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2 Check harness and connector between ECM and automatic transmission sole-
noid connector.

3RZ–FE PREPARATION:
Disconnect the solenoid connector from the transmission.
CHECK:
Check the harness between terminal SL of ECM and terminal
SL of automatic transmission solenoid connector.
SL OK:
There is no open or short circuit.
SL

5VZ–FE

SL

SL

D13082 NG Repair or replace the harness or connector be-

tween ECM and automatic transmission sole-
noid connector.

OK

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3 Check shift solenoid valve SL.

PREPARATION:
3RZ–FE: (a) Remove the oil pan.
(b) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL.
CHECK:
(a) Measure the resistance between the solenoid connector
terminal and the body ground.
Standard: 11 – 15 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
(b) Connect the battery positive lead to the solenoid connec-
tor terminal and the battery negative lead to the solenoid
body ground.
5VZ–FE: Standard: Solenoid operation noise is produced.
OK:
Standard.

(+) (–)
D00005
D05955
NG Replace shift solenoid valve SL.
D03074

OK

Check and replace the ECM

(See page IN–28).

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