Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000012UR00UX
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: A750F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: P0776; Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL2); 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

DTC

P0776

Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL2)

DESCRIPTION

The ECM uses signals from the output shaft speed sensor and input speed sensor to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th 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 Condition

Trouble Area

P0776

Gear required by the ECM does not match the actual gear when driving. (2 trip detection logic)
  • Shift solenoid valve SL2 remains open
  • Shift solenoid valve SLT remains open or closed
  • Valve body is blocked
  • Automatic transmission (clutch, brake or gear, etc.)

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

This DTC indicates a stuck ON malfunction of the shift solenoid valve SL2.

The ECM commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves ON/OFF. When the gear position commanded by the ECM and the actual gear position are not the same, the ECM illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P0776: Shift solenoid valve SL2/ON malfunction

Required sensors/Components

Shift solenoid valve SL2, Speed sensor (NT), Speed sensor (NO), Crankshaft position sensor (NE)

Frequency of operation

Continuous

Duration

ON malfunction (A), (B) and (C):

0.4 seconds

ON malfunction (D):

3 seconds

ON malfunction (E):

0.5 seconds

MIL operation

2 driving cycles

Sequence of operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All

The monitor will run whenever this DTC is not present.

P0115 - P0118: ECT sensor

P0125: Insufficient ECT for Closed Loop

P0500: VSS

P0748: Trans solenoid (range)

Turbine speed sensor (NT) circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Output speed sensor (NO) circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Shift solenoid valve S1 circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Shift solenoid valve S2 circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Shift solenoid valve SR circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Shift solenoid valve SL1 circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Shift solenoid valve SL2 circuit

Not circuit malfunction

ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor circuit

Not circuit malfunction

KCS sensor circuit

Not circuit malfunction

ETCS (Electric Throttle Control System)

Not system down

Transmission range

"D"

ECT

40°C (104°F) or more

Spark advance from Max. retard timing by KCS control

0°crankshaft angle or more

Engine

Starting

Transfer range

"HIGH"

Vehicle speed sensor circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Output shaft speed sensor circuit

Not circuit malfunction

Transfer output speed

143 rpm or more

NO/NOtf (Transfer input speed/Transfer output speed)

0.9 to 1.1

ON malfunction (A)

ECM selected gear

1st

Vehicle speed

1.2 to 24.9 mph (2 to 40 km/h)

Throttle valve opening angle

7 % or more at 2,000 rpm

(Conditions vary with engine speed)

ON malfunction (B)

ECM selected gear

3rd

Vehicle speed

1.2 mph (2 km/h) or more

Throttle valve opening angle

7 % or more at 2,000 rpm

(Conditions vary with engine speed)

ON malfunction (C)

ECM selected gear

4th

Vehicle speed

1.2 mph (2 km/h) or more

Throttle valve opening angle

7 % or more at 2,000 rpm

(Conditions vary with engine speed)

ON malfunction (D)

Current ECM selected gear

5th

Last ECM selected gear

4th

Vehicle speed

(During transition from 4th to 5th gear)

Less than 62.2 mph (100 km/h)

ON malfunction (E)

ECM selected gear

5th

Engine speed - Turbine speed (NE - NT)

(After transition from 4th to 5th gear)

Less than 150 rpm

Vehicle speed

(After transition from 4th to 5th gear)

Less than 62.2 mph (100 km/h)

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

[ON malfunction]

  • Both of the following conditions are met:

    ON malfunction (A) and (B), or ON malfunction (C)

    ON malfunction (D) or (E)

ON malfunction (A)

Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

3.30 to 7.50

ON malfunction (B)

Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

1.28 to 1.53

ON malfunction (C)

Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

0.93 to 1.07

ON malfunction (D)

Turbine speed - Output speed x 4th gear ratio

(NT - NO x 4th gear ratio)

1,000 rpm or more

ON malfunction (E)

Turbine speed - Output speed x 5th gear ratio

(NT - NO x 5th gear ratio)

1,000 rpm or more

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:

Performing the intelligent tester's ACTIVE TEST allows relay, VSV, actuator and other items to be operated without removing any parts. Performing the ACTIVE TEST early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.

The DATA LIST can be displayed during the ACTIVE TEST.

  1. Warm up the engine.
  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  3. Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
  4. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  5. Turn the intelligent tester ON.
  6. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / ECT / ACTIVE TEST.
  7. Follow the instructions on the tester and perform the ACTIVE TEST.

HINT:

While driving, the shift position can be forcibly changed with the intelligent tester.

Comparing the shift position commanded by the ACTIVE TEST with the actual shift position enables you to confirm the problem 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; A750F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: FAIL-SAFE CHART .

ECM

Tester Display

Test Part

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

SHIFT

Operate shift solenoid valve and set each shift position by yourself
  • Press "→" button: Shift up
  • Press "←" button: Shift down

Possible to check operation of shift solenoid valves

[Vehicle Condition]

50 km/h (30 mph) or less

HINT:

  • This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 31 mph (50 km/h) or less.
  • The 4th to 5th up-shift must be performed with the accelerator pedal released.
  • The 5th to 4th down-shift 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 commanded by the ECM is shown in the DATA LIST (SHIFT) display on the intelligent tester.
  • The shift solenoid valve SL2 turns ON/OFF normally when the shift lever is in the D position:

    ECM gear shift command

    1st

    2nd

    3rd

    4th

    5th

    Shift solenoid valve SL2

    ON

    ON

    ON

    ON

    OFF

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0776)

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and push the intelligent tester main switch ON.

(c) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.

(d) Read the DTCs using the intelligent tester.

Display (DTC output)

Proceed to

Only P0776 is output

A

P0776 and other DTCs

B

HINT:

If any other codes besides P0776 are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

B

GO TO DTC CHART

A

2.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT)

NOTICE:

  • Perform the test at the normal operating ATF temperature: 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).
  • Be careful to prevent SST's hose from interfering with the exhaust pipe.
  • Perform the test with the A/C OFF.

HINT:

Performing the intelligent tester's ACTIVE TEST allows relay, VSV, actuator and other items to be operated without removing any parts. Performing the ACTIVE TEST early in troubleshooting is one way to save time. The DATA LIST can be displayed during the ACTIVE TEST.

(a) Remove the test plug on the transmission case center right side and connect SST.

SST: 09992-00095

09992-00231

09992-00271

(b) Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.

(c) Start the engine and warm it up.

(d) Measure the line pressure with SST.

(e) Turn the intelligent tester ON.

(f) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / ECT / ACTIVE TEST.

(g) Follow the instructions on the tester and perform the ACTIVE TEST.

(h) Measure the line pressure with SST.

ECM

Tester Display

Test Part

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

LINE PRESS UP*

Operate the shift solenoid SLT and raise line pressure

ON or OFF

HINT:

  • OFF: Line pressure up (when Active Test "LINE PRESS UP" is performed, ECM commands SLT solenoid to turn OFF)
  • ON: No action (normal operation)

[Vehicle Condition]

  • Vehicle stopped
  • Engine: idling

HINT:

*: LINE PRESS UP in the Active Test is performed to check the line pressure changes by connecting SST to the automatic transmission, which is used in the Hydraulic Test 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; A750F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC TEST as well. Please note that the pressure values in the Active Test and Hydraulic Test are different.

OK:

The line pressure changes as specified when performing the ACTIVE TEST.
NG

REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT

OK

3.

INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL2

(a) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL2.

(b) Measure the resistance of the solenoid value.

Standard resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Terminal 1 of the shift solenoid valve SL2 - terminal 2

20°C (68°F)

5.0 to 5.6 Ω

(c) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead with a 21 W bulb to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solenoid valve connector. Then check that the valve moves and makes an operating noise.

(d) Check the operating noise of the solenoid valve.

OK:

Solenoid makes operating noise.
NG

REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL2

OK

4.

INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

(a) Check the transmission valve body assembly.

OK:

There are no foreign objects on each valve.

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

OK

REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY