AW6AX-EL Transmission/Transaxle

Features
The CX-9 is equipped with the AW6AX-EL automatic transaxle. It has the following
features:
6-speed ATX (Automatic TransaXle) manufactured by Aisin Warner, Japan (internal
manufacturer designation is AW31)
Three-shaft transmission with standard planetary gear set and Ravigneaux planetary
gear set connected in series
Three multi-plate clutches, multi-plate brake, band brake and roller type one-way
clutch
Centrifugal balance clutches (similar to those of the FN4A-EL transmission)
TCC (Torque Converter Clutch)
G-rotor type oil pump with bolted-on oil strainer
Cooling system with water-cooled ATF cooler integrated in the radiator, separate air-
cooled ATF cooler and thermo valve
Shift mechanism with mechanically controlled shift-lock system/key interlock system
TCM (Transmission Control Module) with integrated TR (Transmission Range)
sensor and connection to the high-speed CAN bus
Selector lever component with M range switch and up/down switches
TFT sensor (Transmission Fluid Temperature) as an integral part of the internal
transmission wiring harness
Magneto resistive type TSS (Turbine Speed Sensor) and VSS (Vehicle Speed
Sensor)
Control valve body with six duty cycle type solenoid valves and two ON/OFF type
solenoid valves
Starter controlled by the TCM and PCM via starter relay
Back-up light controlled by the TCM via a back-up light relay
Automatic shift mode (similar to that of the FN4A-EL transmission)
Manual shift mode (similar to that of the FN4A-EL transmission)
Predefined shift control modes for special driving conditions (such as adaptive shift
mode, TCC slip mode, garage shift mode, reverse inhibition mode etc.)

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Specifications
Item Specification
1GR 4.148
2GR 2.370
3GR 1.555
Gear ratio 4GR 1.154
5GR 0.859
6GR 0.685
Reverse 3.393
Final gear ratio 3.464
Type JWS3309
ATF
Capacity (approx. quantity) L 7.0
Torque converter stall torque ratio 1.97
C1 clutch 7/7
Hydraulic system (number of C2 clutch 4/4
drive/driven plates) C3 clutch 4/4
B2 brake 7/6
Servo diameter (piston outer
Band servo mm 61.3/66.0
diam./retainer outer diam.)
Ring gear 81
Front planetary gear (number of
Sun gear 45
teeth)
Pinion gear 17
Ring gear 72
Middle sun gear 33
Rear planetary gear (number of
Rear sun gear 27
teeth)
Long pinion gear 18
Short pinion gear 17
Counter drive gear (number of teeth) 50
Driven gear 51
Counter gear (number of teeth)
Drive gear 15
Ring gear (number of teeth) 53

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Overview

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1 Multi-plate brake (B2) 14 Driven gear

2 One-way clutch (F1) 15 Drive pinion gear
3 Multi-plate clutch (C1) 16 Ring gear
4 Band brake (B1) 17 Ring gear shaft
5 Front planetary gear set 18 Differential ring gear
6 Multi-plate clutch (C3) 19 Counter gear (driven)
7 Torque converter with TCC 20 Counter gear shaft
8 ATX oil pump 21 ATX
9 Primary shaft 22 Counter gear (drive)
10 Drive gear 23 Counter drive gear
11 Transfer case 24 Secondary shaft
12 Drive gear shaft 25 Rear planetary gear set
13 Transfer case oil pump 26 Multi-plate clutch (C2)

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System Overview

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1 Multi-plate clutch (C2) 10 Differential ring gear

2 Multi-plate brake (B2) 11 Counter gear shaft
3 One-way clutch (F1) 12 Front planetary gear set
4 Counter drive gear 13 Sun gear
5 Band brake (B1) 14 Planetary gear carrier
6 Multi-plate clutch (C1) 15 Ring gear
7 Multi-plate clutch (C3) 16 Firmly connected to the transmission
housing
8 Oil pump 17 Planetary gear
9 Primary shaft 18 Rear planetary gear set

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Operation Chart

Shift pattern Transaxle Solenoid valve

ON/OFF
Duty cycle type
type

Shift control solenoid C

Shift control solenoid D

Shift control solenoid E

Shift control solenoid F

TCC lock-up/ TCC slip

TCC control solenoid

Position/Range

Mode Gear

F1 one-way clutch
Condition position

Shift solenoid A

Shift solenoid B
Engine brake

C1 clutch

C2 clutch

C3 clutch

B1 brake

B2 brake
Shift

P Neutral O O O O
R Less than Reverse
O O O O O
10 km/h
10 km/h or
O O O O O
more
N Neutral O O O O
1GR O O O O O
2GR O O O O
3GR O O O O
4GR O O O O
4GR TCC
lock-up
O O O O O O
ON/TCC
Adaptive slip ON*2
D shift/ 5GR O O O O
Normal *1
5GR TCC
lock-up
O O O O O O
ON/TCC
slip ON*2
6GR O O O O
6GR TCC
lock-up O O O O O O
ON*3

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Shift pattern Transaxle Solenoid valve

ON/OFF
Duty cycle type
type

Shift control solenoid C

Shift control solenoid D

Shift control solenoid E

Shift control solenoid F

TCC lock-up/ TCC slip

TCC control solenoid

Position/Range

Mode Gear

F1 one-way clutch
Condition position

Shift solenoid A

Shift solenoid B
Engine brake

C1 clutch

C2 clutch

C3 clutch

B1 brake

B2 brake
Shift

M MANUAL
1GR O O O O O O O O O
2GR O O O O
3GR O O O O
4GR O O O O
5GR O O O O
6GR O O O O
6GR TCC
lock-up O O O O O O
ON

: Automatic shifting according to vehicle speed and throttle opening angle.

: Manual shifting based on selector lever operation

*1 : Automatically switches between ADAPTIVE SHIFT and NORMAL mode according to accelerator pedal depressing
speed
*2 : Performs TCC slip operation in NORMAL mode
*3 : Performs TCC lock-up operation in NORMAL mode
O : Operating

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Line Pressure Inspection Ports

The line pressure in D/M range and in R position can be measured at the pressure
inspection ports shown below.

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1 Pressure inspection port for D/M range 2 Pressure inspection port for R position

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Cooling System
The AW6AX-EL transmission is equipped with a water-cooled ATF cooler integrated in
the radiator and a separate air-cooled ATF cooler. A thermo valve controls the oil flow
through both ATF coolers and hence the temperature of the ATF. The valve is located on
the transmission housing and creates a bypass between the oil feed line and the oil
return line to and from the ATF coolers. The thermo valve consists of an expansion
element and a spring.

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1 Water-cooled ATF cooler 6 To water-cooled ATF cooler

2 Air-cooled ATF cooler 7 From air-cooled ATF cooler
3 IN 8 From ATX
4 OUT 9 To ATX
5 Thermo valve

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When the ATF is cold, the thermo valve opens the bypass between the oil feed line and
the oil return line. As a result, most ATF passes through the bypass and returns to the
ATX without flowing through the ATF coolers (small circuit). This ensures that the ATX
reaches its operating temperature as quickly as possible.
When the ATF temperature reaches approx. 60C, the thermo valve closes the bypass
between the oil feed line and the oil return line. As a result, all the ATF flows through the
ATF coolers (big circuit). In this way, the optimum ATF temperature is maintained and
overheating of the ATX is prevented.

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1 ATF is cold 4 ATX

2 ATF is warm 5 Spring
3 ATF coolers 6 Expansion element

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Shift Mechanism
On the AW6AX-EL transmission the shift mechanism features a mechanically-operated
shift-lock system/key interlock system. The lock unit at the brake pedal bracket controls
the operation of the shift-lock system/key interlock system via two interlock cables.

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1 Selector cable 5 Key interlock mechanism

2 Interlock cable 6 Lock unit
3 Shift-lock mechanism 7 Brake switch
4 Key 8 Brake pedal

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Electronic Control System

Parts Location

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1 APP sensor 10 Shift solenoid valve A, B

2 Selector lever component 11 Line pressure control solenoid valve
3 AT warning light 12 TSS
4 Selector indicator light 13 VSS
5 Gear position indicator 14 PCM
6 TCM 15 CKP sensor
7 TFT sensor 16 MAF sensor
8 Shift control solenoid valves C, D, E, F 17 CHT sensor
9 TCC control solenoid valve

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Wiring Diagram

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1 TR sensor 12 Shift solenoid valve A

2 VSS 13 Shift solenoid valve B
3 TSS 14 TCC control solenoid valve
4 TFT sensor 15 Line pressure control solenoid valve
5 Selector lever component 16 Shift control solenoid valve C
6 M range switch 17 Shift control solenoid valve D
7 Up switch 18 Shift control solenoid valve E
8 Down switch 19 Shift control solenoid valve F
9 PCM 20 Starter relay
10 DLC-2 21 Back-up light relay
11 TCM

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Relationship Chart
Control item
Engine
Component TCC lock- Reverse On-board
Automatic Adaptive Manual Garage transaxle
up/TCC inhibition diagnostic
shift mode shift mode shift mode shift mode total
slip mode mode function
control
Input
M range
x x
switch
Up switch x x
Down switch x x
TR sensor x x x x
APP sensor x x x x
TSS x x x x x x
VSS x x x x x x x
Brake switch x x x
TFT sensor x x x x
CHT sensor x x x
CKP sensor x x x x
MAF sensor x x x
Output
Shift solenoid
x x x x
A
Shift solenoid
x x x x
B
Shift control
x x x x x
solenoid C
Shift control
x x x x
solenoid D
Shift control
x x x x x x
solenoid E
Shift control
x x x x
solenoid F
Line pressure
control x x x x x
solenoid
TCC control
x x x x x
solenoid
AT warning
x x x x
light

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Transmission Control Module

The TCM with integrated TR sensor is located on top of the transmission housing and is
connected to the high-speed CAN bus.

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1 TCM 2 TR sensor

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Since the TCM is directly connected to the internal transmission wiring harness, it is not
possible to measure the signals of the electronic components inside the transmission
housing with a voltmeter or an oscilloscope. However, certain components can be
checked with an ohmmeter when the TCM is removed.

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1 Connector (wiring harness side) 2 Connector (transmission side)

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Transmission Range Sensor

The TR sensor is integrated in the TCM, and consists of a hall element integrated in the
stator and a magnetic rotor joint to the selector shaft.
When the selector lever is moved, the magnetic rotor rotates and generates a voltage in
the hall element. As the hall voltage is very low, it is amplified in the sensor and input to
the TCM.

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1 Selector shaft 4 Stator

2 Magnetic field 5 Hall element
3 Magnetic rotor

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The TR sensor supplies the TCM with an analogue voltage signal between 15 V.

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X Transmission range Y Output voltage

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TCM Removal and Installation

When removing the TCM care must be taken that no water or foreign material enters the
connector of the internal transmission wiring harness. Otherwise poor connection or
corrosion can occur inside the connector, causing malfunctions.
Before installing the TCM make sure that the selector shaft is in N position, and that the
positioning marks on the revolving portion of the TR sensor and on the module housing
are aligned.

NOTE: Do not turn the revolving portion of the TR sensor more than 60 to each side
(relating to the positioning mark on the TCM housing), as otherwise the sensor will
be damaged.

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1 Positioning mark on the revolving portion 2 Positioning mark on the TCM housing
of the TR sensor

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When installing the TCM make sure that the module, the internal transmission wiring
harness connector and the transmission housing are aligned.

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1 TCM 3 Transmission housing

2 Internal transmission wiring harness
connector

When replacing the TCM, or re-installing the TCM after replacing the ATX, neutral
position learning must be performed. To do this, connect M-MDS to the vehicle, select
the option Toolbox Powertrain Transmission Transmission Learning and
follow the instructions on the screen.
When Operation Successful is displayed, move the selector lever to P position and turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK position, then back to the ON position after 5 s.
If Reinstall TCM properly and then try again is displayed, perform the following
inspection:
Verify that the positioning marks on the revolving portion of the TR sensor and on the
TCM housing are aligned, when the selector shaft is in N position.
Verify that the selector cable is adjusted correctly.
Inspect the manual shaft lever for deformation.

Finally, move the selector lever to the positions P, R, N, D, and verify that the positions
of the selector lever and the selector indicator in the instrument cluster are aligned.

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Selector Lever Component

The selector lever component incorporates the M range switch and the up/down
switches.

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1 Down switch 3 Up switch

2 M range switch

The M range switch and the up/down switches are ON/OFF type switches. When the
selector lever is moved to M range or to the up/down position, the corresponding switch
closes and sends a ground signal to the TCM.

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Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor

The TFT sensor is located in the control valve body and is an integral part of the internal
transmission wiring harness, i.e. the whole wiring harness must be replaced in case the
sensor is defective.

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1 Connector (ATX side) 3 Internal transmission wiring harness

2 TFT sensor

The TFT sensor is a temperature-sensitive resistor with NTC , i.e. the resistance
decreases when the temperature rises.
The sensor supplies the TCM with an analogue voltage signal between 05 V. The
output voltage is inverse proportional to the ATF temperature, i.e. the higher the
temperature the lower the voltage.

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Turbine Speed Sensor

The TSS is located in the transmission housing.

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1 C2 clutch drum 2 TSS

The TSS sensor is a magneto resistive-type sensor. It consists of two magneto resistive
elements and a magnet, which scan a pulse wheel connected to the C2 clutch drum.
The magneto resistive elements have the characteristics that their resistance varies
depending on the magnetic flux. When the pulse wheel passes the sensor, an alternating
magnetic field is generated that changes the resistance of the magneto resistive
elements. An integrated circuit converts the output voltage of the magneto resistive
elements into a rectangular wave signal, which is then input to the TCM.

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Vehicle Speed Sensor

The VSS is located in the transmission housing.

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1 Counter drive gear 2 VSS

The VSS sensor is a magneto resistive-type sensor. It consists of two magneto resistive
elements and a magnet, which scan the counter drive gear.
The operation is similar to that of the TSS.

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Control Valve Body

The control valve body features six duty cycle type solenoid valves and two ON/OFF
type solenoid valves.

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1 Shift solenoid valve B 6 TCC control solenoid valve

2 TFT sensor 7 Shift control solenoid valve E
3 Shift control solenoid valve D 8 Shift control solenoid valve F
4 Shift control solenoid valve C 9 Shift solenoid valve A
5 Manual selector valve 10 Line pressure control solenoid valve

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Shift Solenoid A, B

The shift solenoid valves A, B are ON/OFF type solenoid valves, and consist of a coil
and a spring-loaded spool valve. Both solenoid valves control the hydraulic pressure
acting on the multi-plate brake B2.
When the solenoid valve is de-energized by the TCM, the drain port is opened and the
hydraulic pressure acting on the component is released to the transmission housing.
When the solenoid valve is energized by the TCM, the drain port is closed and hydraulic
pressure is applied to the component.

NOTE: In case of an open circuit the shift solenoid valves A, B adopt in a position in which
the drain port is open. As a result, no hydraulic pressure is applied to the component.

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1 Shift solenoid valve de-energized 5 Spring

2 Shift solenoid valve energized 6 Spool valve
3 Output port 7 Drain port
4 Supply port 8 Coil

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Line Pressure Control Solenoid and Shift Control Solenoid C, D, E, F

The line pressure control solenoid valve and the shift control solenoid valves C, D, E, F
are duty cycle type solenoid valves, and consist of a coil and a spring-loaded spool
valve.
The shift table below describes the components controlled by the shift control solenoid
valves C, D, E, F:

Shift control solenoid valve Applicable component

C Multi-plate clutch C1
D Multi-plate clutch C2
E Multi-plate clutch C3
F Band brake B1

When the solenoid valve is de-energized by the TCM, the drain port is closed and
hydraulic pressure is applied to the component. When the solenoid valve is energized by
the TCM, the drain port is opened and the hydraulic pressure acting on the component is
released to the transmission housing.
The current flowing through the coil of the solenoid valve and hence the position of the
spool valve varies depending on the duty signal from the TCM. The hydraulic pressure is
inverse proportional to the duty ratio, i.e. the larger the duty ratio the lower the hydraulic
pressure acting on the component.

NOTE: In case of an open circuit the line pressure control solenoid valve and the shift
control solenoid valves C, D, E, F adopt in a position in which the drain port is
closed. As a result, the full hydraulic pressure is applied to the component.

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1 Solenoid valve de-energized 5 Spring

2 Solenoid valve energized 6 Spool valve
3 Output port 7 Supply port
4 Drain port 8 Coil

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TCC Control Solenoid

The TCC control solenoid valve is a duty cycle type solenoid valve, and consists of a coil
and a spring-loaded spool valve.
When the solenoid valve is de-energized by the TCM, the drain port is opened and the
hydraulic pressure acting on the component is released to the transmission housing.
When the solenoid valve is energized by the TCM, the drain port is closed and hydraulic
pressure is applied to the component.
The current flowing through the coil of the solenoid valve and hence the position of the
spool valve varies depending on the duty signal from the TCM. The hydraulic pressure is
proportional to the duty ratio, i.e. the larger the duty ratio the higher the hydraulic
pressure acting on the component.

NOTE: In case of an open circuit the TCC control solenoid valve adopts in a position in
which the drain port is open. As a result, no hydraulic pressure is applied to the
component.

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1 TCC control solenoid valve de-energized 5 Spring

2 TCC control solenoid valve energized 6 Spool valve
3 Output port 7 Drain port
4 Supply port 8 Coil

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Back-up Light Control

Since the TR switch is integrated in the TCM, control of the back-up light is performed
via a back-up light relay.
When the selector lever is in R position, the TCM energizes the back-up light relay,
supplying power to the back-up lights.

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1 Battery 5 TCM
2 Main fuse block 6 Back-up light (passenger side)
3 Ignition switch 7 Back-up light (driver side)
4 Fuse block 8 Back-up light relay

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Shift Control Modes

When special driving conditions are detected, the TCM switches to one of the predefined
shift control modes described below.

Adaptive Shift Mode

When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully, or when rapid acceleration/deceleration

occurs for a certain period of time (both while driving in D range), the TCM moves the
shift points for all gears to a higher vehicle speed, improving the acceleration/
deceleration performance of the vehicle.
In addition, when the accelerator pedal is released fully and rapidly, the current gear is
maintained, facilitating re-acceleration of the vehicle.
The adaptive shift mode is cancelled when M range is selected, or when the desired
vehicle speed in the cruise control system is reset.

TCC Slip Mode

Under low vehicle speed low load conditions, the TCM controls the TCC control
solenoid valve in a way that the TCC operates with a defined slip. As a result, the TCC
operation range is extended accordingly, reducing the power loss in the torque converter
and hence the fuel consumption.
The slip rate varies depending on the hydraulic pressure acting on the TCC, which in
turn depends on the duty signal from the TCM to the TCC control solenoid valve. The
TCM permanently compares the engine speed signal to the TSS signal to determine the
current slip rate.

NOTE: Since the load on the ATF is increased due to the higher oil temperature in TCC slip
mode, ATF type JWS3309 must be used to maintain the performance and the
durability of the ATX over the service life of the vehicle.

In TCC slip mode as well as in full lock-up mode the TCC is applied in 4th, 5th and 6th
gear.

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X Vehicle speed 7 6GR slip operation OFF

Y Throttle opening angle 8 5GR slip operation OFF
1 4GR lock-up operation OFF 9 4GR slip operation OFF
2 5GR lock-up operation OFF 10 4GR slip operation ON
3 5GR lock-up operation ON 11 5GR slip operation ON
4 4GR lock-up operation ON 12 6GR slip operation ON
5 6GR lock-up operation OFF 13 Slip operation range
6 6GR lock-up operation ON 14 Lock-up operation range

Garage Shift Mode

When the selector lever is moved from position P or N to D range after engine start, the
TCM reduces the hydraulic pressure applied to the C1 clutch via the shift control
solenoid valve C, preventing shift shocks when shifting to 1st gear.
The same strategy is applied when the selector lever is moved from position P or N to R
position after engine start. In this case, the hydraulic pressure applied to the C3 clutch is
reduced via the shift control solenoid valve E.

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Reverse Inhibition Mode

When the selector lever is moved to R range while the vehicle is driving forward at
10 km/h or more, the TCM energizes the shift control solenoid valve E, releasing the
hydraulic pressure acting on the C3 clutch. As a result, the transmission does not shift
into reverse gear, preventing wheel lock-up and damage to the ATX.

Fail-safe Mode

In case of a severe malfunction the TCM will de-activate all solenoid valves and shifting
will be controlled via the manual selector valve only, i.e. all gearshifts are performed
purely hydraulically. As a result, the vehicle can still be driven, but with the following
restrictions:
Maximum line pressure
3rd gear in selector lever position D/M without TCC (5th gear in case of a malfunction
on shift control solenoid valve C)
Reverse gear in selector lever position R

In order to prevent over-revving of the engine due to activation of the fail-safe mode (e.g.
caused by downshifting from 6th gear to 3rd gear when driving in D/M range at high
speed), the gearshifts in fail-safe mode are performed stepwise, taking into account the
current driving conditions. For example, in the present case the 6th gear is maintained
until the vehicle is stopped, and then the 3rd gear is shifted.

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On-board Diagnostic System

The on-board diagnostic system consists of the following functions:
Self Test
PID Monitor
Simulation Test

Self Test

The Self Test function allows the DTCs of the ATX control system to be displayed. To do
this, connect M-MDS to the vehicle and select the option
Toolbox Self Test Modules TCM.

PID Monitor

The PID Monitor function allows the PIDs of the ATX control system to be monitored. To
do this, connect M-MDS to the vehicle and select the option
Toolbox Datalogger Modules TCM.

PID Definition Unit/Condition

BOO TCM Brake switch ON/OFF
DTCCNT Number of DTCs
DWN SW Down switch ON/OFF
ECT TCM ECT sensor C, F
FDPDTC Freeze frame data
GEAR_RA Gear ratio
st nd rd th th th
GEAR_SEL Calculated gear 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6
LPS Line pressure control solenoid valve A
MNL SW M range switch ON/OFF
OSS Output shaft speed RPM
PNP_TCM Park/Neutral position Drive/Neutral
RPM TCM Engine speed RPM

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PID Definition Unit/Condition

SSA Shift solenoid valve A ON/OFF
SSB Shift solenoid valve B ON/OFF
SSC Shift control solenoid valve C A
SSD Shift control solenoid valve D A
SSE Shift control solenoid valve E A
SSF Shift control solenoid valve F A
TCCC TCC solenoid valve A
TFT TFT sensor C, F
TFTV TFT sensor voltage V
THOP Throttle position %
TR TR switch P/R/N/D
TRD TR switch (D range) ON/OFF
TRR TR switch (R position) ON/OFF
TSS Turbine speed sensor RPM
UP SW Up switch ON/OFF
VSS Vehicle speed sensor KPH, MPH

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Simulation Test

The Simulation Test function allows certain PIDs of the ATX control system to be
activated. To do this, connect M-MDS to the vehicle and select the option
Toolbox Datalogger Modules TCM.

Unit/ Operation
PID Applicable component
Condition IG ON Idle
LPS Line pressure control solenoid valve A N/A X
SSA Shift solenoid valve A ON/OFF N/A X
SSB Shift solenoid valve B ON/OFF N/A X
SSC Shift control solenoid valve C A N/A X
SSD Shift control solenoid valve D A N/A X
SSE Shift control solenoid valve E A N/A X
SSF Shift control solenoid valve F A N/A X
TCCC TCC control solenoid valve A N/A X

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Notes:

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