Lexus ES: Torque Converter Clutch Actuator Stuck On (P07407E)

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Drivetrain / Ua80e (automatic Transmission / Transaxle) / Automatic Transaxle System / Torque Converter Clutch Actuator Stuck On (P07407E)

DESCRIPTION

The ECM uses signals from the throttle position sensor, mass air flow meter, transmission revolution sensor (NT), transmission revolution sensor (NC) and crankshaft position sensor to help determine the engagement timing of the lock-up clutch. The ECM monitors the engagement of the clutch using the transmission revolution sensor (NT), transmission revolution sensor (NC) and crankshaft position sensor.

Then the ECM compares the engagement condition of the lock-up clutch with the lock-up schedule in the ECM memory to detect solenoid (SL) valve, transmission valve body assembly and torque converter assembly mechanical problems.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Memory	Note
P07407E	Torque Converter Clutch Actuator Stuck On	All of the following conditions are met (2-trip detection logic): Engine coolant temperature is 40°C (104°F) or higher. ATF temperature is -10°C (14°F) or higher. The vehicle is being driven with the shift lever in D. No malfunctions are detected in the solenoid (SL1, SL2, SL3, SL4, SL5, SL6, SL, SLU and SLT) valves, transmission revolution sensors (NT and NC), coolant temperature sensor, oil temperature sensor, knock sensor, crankshaft position sensor circuits, electronic throttle or CAN communication system. When the ECM commands the solenoid (SL) valve OFF, the difference between the turbine speed (NT) and engine speed (NE) is 120 rpm or more for 3.5 seconds or more.	Solenoid (SL) valve remains closed Transmission wire Transmission valve body assembly is blocked Torque converter assembly Automatic transaxle assembly (clutch, brake, gear etc.) Line pressure is too low	Comes on	DTC stored	SAE Code: P0741

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

Note

P07407E

Torque Converter Clutch Actuator Stuck On

All of the following conditions are met (2-trip detection logic):

Engine coolant temperature is 40°C (104°F) or higher.
ATF temperature is -10°C (14°F) or higher.
The vehicle is being driven with the shift lever in D.
No malfunctions are detected in the solenoid (SL1, SL2, SL3, SL4, SL5, SL6, SL, SLU and SLT) valves, transmission revolution sensors (NT and NC), coolant temperature sensor, oil temperature sensor, knock sensor, crankshaft position sensor circuits, electronic throttle or CAN communication system.
When the ECM commands the solenoid (SL) valve OFF, the difference between the turbine speed (NT) and engine speed (NE) is 120 rpm or more for 3.5 seconds or more.

Solenoid (SL) valve remains closed
Transmission wire
Transmission valve body assembly is blocked
Torque converter assembly
Automatic transaxle assembly (clutch, brake, gear etc.)
Line pressure is too low

Comes on

DTC stored

SAE Code:

P0741

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Torque converter lock-up is controlled by the ECM based on the transmission revolution sensor (NT), transmission revolution sensor (NC), engine speed, engine load, engine temperature, vehicle speed, automatic transaxle fluid temperature, and gear selection. The ECM determines the lock-up status of the torque converter by comparing the engine speed (NE) to the input turbine speed (NT). The ECM calculates the actual transmission gear by comparing the input turbine speed (NT) to the output shaft speed (NC). When certain conditions are met, the ECM requests "lock-up" by cutting control voltage to the solenoid (SL) valve. When the solenoid (SL) valve is turned off, pressure is applied to the lock-up relay valve and the torque converter is locked.

If the ECM detects no lock-up after lock-up has been requested or if it detects lock-up when it is not requested, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the solenoid (SL) valve or lock-up system performance. The ECM will illuminate the MIL and store the DTC.

HINT:

Example:

When any of the following is met, the system judges it as a malfunction.

There is a difference in rotation speed between the input side (engine speed) and output side (input turbine speed) of the torque converter when the ECM commands lock-up.
(Engine speed is at least 120 rpm more than the input turbine speed.)
There is no difference in rotation speed between the input side (engine speed) and output side (input turbine speed) of the torque converter when the ECM commands lock-up off.
(The difference between engine speed and input turbine speed is less than 35 rpm.)

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs	P0741: Solenoid (SL) valve ON malfunction
Required sensors/components	Solenoid (SL) valve, Transmission revolution sensor (NT), Transmission revolution sensor (NC), Crankshaft position sensor (NE), Throttle position sensor (VPA1), Mass air flow meter (MAF), ATF temperature sensor (THO1), Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT)
Frequency of operation	Continuous
Duration	ON malfunction (A): 3.5 sec. ON malfunction (B): 0.5 sec. ON malfunction (C): -
MIL operation	2 driving cycles
Sequence of operation	None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All:

The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not stored	P0712, P0713 (TFT (ATF temperature) sensor circuit) P0117, P0118 (ECT (Engine coolant temperature) sensor circuit) P0717, P07BF, P07C0 (Turbine speed sensor circuit) P0793, P07C5, P07C6 (Intermediate shaft speed sensor circuit) P0962, P0963 (Solenoid (SL1) valve circuit) P0966, P0967 (Solenoid (SL2) valve circuit) P0970, P0971 (Solenoid (SL3) valve circuit) P2814, P2815 (Solenoid (SL4) valve circuit) P281D, P281E (Solenoid (SL5) valve circuit) P08C1, P08C2 (Solenoid (SL6) valve circuit) P2763, P2764 (Solenoid (SLU) valve circuit) P2720, P2721 (Solenoid (SLT) valve circuit) P2769, P2770 (Solenoid (SL) valve circuit) P0335, P0337, P0338 (Crankshaft position sensor circuit) P0327, P0328, P0332, P0333 (KCS (Knock control sensor) circuit) P0121, P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P0604, P0606, P060A, P060B, P060D, P060E, P061E, P0657, P0658, P2102, P2103, P2111, P2112, P2119, P2135 (ETCS (Electronic throttle control system)) U0100 (CAN communication system)
Shift position	"D", "not R" and "not N"
Elapsed time since shift lever moved from "N" to "D"	4 sec. or more
TFT (ATF temperature)	-10°C (14°F) or higher
Engine	Running

ON malfunction (A)

Fail-safe function does not operate due to the following malfunctions:	-
Solenoid (SLT) valve	ON malfunction (P2714)
Solenoid (SLU) valve	OFF or ON malfunction (P2757)
Solenoid (SL) valve	ON malfunction (P0741)
ECT (Engine coolant temperature)	40°C (104°F) or higher
Spark advance from Max. retard timing by KCS control	0°CA or more
ECM selected gear	Actual gear
Vehicle speed	10 km/h (6.2 mph) or more
ECM commanded solenoid (SL) valve state	OFF
ECM commanded pressure value using solenoid (SLU) valve (3 sec. or more)	-
- when A/C off	515 kPa (5.3 kgf/cm2, 75 psi) or more
- when A/C on	515 kPa (5.3 kgf/cm2, 75 psi) or more

ON malfunction (B)

Fail-safe function does not operate due to the following malfunctions:	-
Solenoid (SL1) valve	OFF or ON malfunction (P0746)
Solenoid (SL2) valve	OFF or ON malfunction (P0776)
Solenoid (SL3) valve	OFF or ON malfunction (P0796)
Solenoid (SL4) valve	OFF or ON malfunction (P2808)
Solenoid (SL5) valve	OFF or ON malfunction (P2817)
Solenoid (SL6) valve	OFF or ON malfunction (P08BB)
Solenoid (SLT) valve	OFF malfunction (P2714)
Solenoid (SLU) valve	ON malfunction (P2757)
Solenoid (SL) valve	ON malfunction (P0741)
All shift solenoid	Not being stopped
Neutral command flag	Not met
Vehicle stop check	Fixed
ECM selected gear	3rd, 4th, 6th or 7th

ON malfunction (C)

ECM selected gear

3rd, 4th, 6th or 7th

HINT:

Actual gear:

1st gear

Any of the following conditions are met

(a) or (b)

(a) Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

4.682 or more and 9.515 or less

(When output speed less than 50 rpm)

(b) NT-NO x 1st gear ratio

-50 rpm or more and 50 rpm or less

(When output speed 50 rpm or more)

2nd gear

Any of the following conditions are met

(a) or (b)

(a) Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

2.900 or more and 3.467 or less

(When output speed less than 180 rpm)

(b) NT-NO x 2nd gear ratio

-50 rpm or more and 50 rpm or less

(When output speed 180 rpm or more)

3rd gear

Any of the following conditions are met

(a) or (b)

(a) Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

1.910 or more and 2.189 or less

(When output speed less than 350 rpm)

(b) NT-NO x 3rd gear ratio

-50 rpm or more and 50 rpm or less

(When output speed 350 rpm or more)

4th gear

Any of the following conditions are met

(a) or (b)

(a) Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

1.401 or more and 1.581 or less

(When output speed less than 350 rpm)

(b) NT-NO x 4th gear ratio

-50 rpm or more and 50 rpm or less

(When output speed 350 rpm or more)

5th gear

Any of the following conditions are met

(a) or (b)

(a) Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

1.142 or more and 1.323 or less

(When output speed less than 550 rpm)

(b) NT-NO x 5th gear ratio

-50 rpm or more and 50 rpm or less

(When output speed 550 rpm or more)

6th gear

Any of the following conditions are met

(a) or (b)

(a) Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

0.934 or more and 1.065 or less

(When output speed less than 750 rpm)

(b) NT-NO x 6th gear ratio

-50 rpm or more and 50 rpm or less

(When output speed 750 rpm or more)

7th gear

Any of the following conditions are met

(a) or (b)

(a) Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

0.737 or more and 0.867 or less

(When output speed less than 750 rpm)

(b) NT-NO x 7th gear ratio

-50 rpm or more and 50 rpm or less

(When output speed 750 rpm or more)

8th gear

Any of the following conditions are met

(a) or (b)

(a) Turbine speed/Output speed (NT/NO)

0.621 or more and 0.725 or less

(When output speed less than 950 rpm)

(b) NT-NO x 8th gear ratio

-50 rpm or more and 50 rpm or less

(When output speed 950 rpm or more)

Neutral command flag:

Engine speed	7200 rpm or more
Turbine speed	7200 rpm or more

Any of the following conditions are met: Condition (a) or (b)
- Condition (a)
  
  ECM selected gear
  
  6th, 7th or 8th
  
  Output speed x 5th gear ratio
  
  7200 rpm or more
  
  Condition (b)
  
  ECM selected gear
  
  4th or 5th
  
  Output speed x 3rd gear ratio
  
  7200 rpm or more

Vehicle stop check:

Vehicle speed

0 km/h (0 mph) or less

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Any of the following conditions are met: ON malfunction (A), (B) or (C)

ON malfunction (A):

Engine speed - Turbine speed

120 rpm or more

ON malfunction (B):

Neutral state flag

ON malfunction (C):

Solenoid (SLT) valve

ON malfunction

Neutral state flag:

Turbine speed - output speed x (ECM selected gear ratio)

1000 rpm or more

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

CAUTION:

When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

HINT:

After repairs have been completed, clear the DTCs and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.
When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the Clear Permanent DTC procedure.
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Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the engine switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
Start the engine.
Perform the Lock-up Function inspection in Road Test. [*1]
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HINT:

[*1] : Normal judgment procedure.

The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.
Stop the vehicle.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P07407E.

Check the DTC judgment result.

Techstream Display	Description
NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
N/A	Unable to perform DTC judgment Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

HINT:

If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform the normal judgment procedure again.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P074011.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Perform the universal trip to clear permanent DTCs.
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Perform registration and/or initialization when parts related to the automatic transaxle are replaced.
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ACTIVE TEST

HINT:

Using the Techstream to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Performing Active Tests early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. Data List information can be displayed while performing Active Tests.

(a) Warm up the engine.

(b) Turn the engine switch off.

(d) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(e) Turn the Techstream on.

(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Active Test.

(g) According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test.

Powertrain > Transmission > Active Test

Tester Display	Measurement Item	Control Range	Diagnostic Note
Activate the Lock Up Solenoid	Operates the solenoid (SLU and SL) valve to control the automatic transaxle lock-up condition	ON or OFF	Can be used to check the operation of the solenoid (SLU and SL) valve. [Vehicle Condition] Vehicle speed: 60 km/h (36 mph) or more

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Activate the Lock Up Solenoid

Operates the solenoid (SLU and SL) valve to control the automatic transaxle lock-up condition

ON or OFF

Can be used to check the operation of the solenoid (SLU and SL) valve.

[Vehicle Condition]

Vehicle speed: 60 km/h (36 mph) or more

Powertrain > Transmission > Active Test

Tester Display
Activate the Lock Up Solenoid

HINT:

This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 60 km/h (36 mph) or more.

(h) Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change abruptly.

HINT:

When changing the accelerator pedal opening angle while driving, if the engine speed does not change, lock-up is on.
Slowly release the accelerator pedal in order to decelerate, but do not fully release the pedal. (Fully releasing the pedal will close the throttle valve and lock-up may be prohibited.)

PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P07407E)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Trouble Codes.

Powertrain > Transmission > Trouble Codes

(e) Read the DTCs using the Techstream.

Result	Proceed to
Only DTC P07407E is output	A
DTC P07407E and other DTCs are output	B

HINT:

If any other codes besides P07407E are output, perform the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

GO TO DTC CHART

2.	INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (SOLENOID (SL) VALVE)

(a) Disconnect the C30 transmission wire connector.

*a	Component without harness connected (Transmission Wire)

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
13 (SL) - Body ground	20°C (68°F)	11 to 15 Ω

GO TO STEP 7

3.	INSPECT SOLENOID (SL) VALVE (OPERATION)

(a) Remove the solenoid (SL) valve.

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*1	Solenoid (SL) Valve

(b) Connect a positive (+) lead from the battery to the terminal of the solenoid valve connector, and a negative (-) lead to the solenoid body. Check that the valve moves and makes an operating sound.

OK:

Valve moves and makes an operating sound.

REPLACE SOLENOID (SL) VALVE

4.	INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

(a) Inspect the transmission valve body assembly.

Click here

OK:

There is no foreign matter on each valve and they operate smoothly.

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

5.	INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Inspect the torque converter assembly.

Click here

OK:

The torque converter assembly is normal.

REPAIR OR REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

6.	REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Repair or replace the automatic transaxle assembly.

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PERFORM REGISTRATION

7.	INSPECT SOLENOID (SL) VALVE (RESISTANCE)

(a) Remove the solenoid (SL) valve.

Click here

*1	Solenoid (SL) Valve

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
Solenoid (SL) valve connector terminal - Solenoid (SL) valve body	20°C (68°F)	11 to 15 Ω

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE

REPLACE SOLENOID (SL) VALVE

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Terminals Of Ecu

TERMINALS OF ECU NOTICE: DTCs may be output when connectors are disconnected during inspection. Therefore, be sure to clear the DTCs using the Techstream once the inspection has been completed. Do not apply excessive force to the forward recognition camera connector. CHECK FORWARD RECOGNITI

Repair

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ECM selected gear	6th, 7th or 8th
Output speed x 5th gear ratio	7200 rpm or more

ECM selected gear	4th or 5th
Output speed x 3rd gear ratio	7200 rpm or more