TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Shift Solenoid: Testing and Inspection
A/T Shift Solenoid Valve Test, Replacement, and Shift Solenoid Wire Harness Replacement
1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting. See: Powertrain Management/Computers
and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/DLC Circuit Troubleshooting
3. Select Shift Solenoid Valves A, B, C, and D in the Miscellaneous Test Menu with the HDS.
4. Check that shift solenoid valves A, B, C, and D operate with the HDS. A clicking sound should be heard.
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If a clicking sound is heard, the valves are OK. The test is complete, disconnect the HDS.
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If no clicking sound is heard, go to step 5, and test the solenoid valves.
5. Do the battery removal procedure. See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner
Housing/Service and Repair
7. Remove the battery base. See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Automatic Transmission
Removal
8. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
9. Remove the spring clip (B) and the control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the selector control lever (E).
10. Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable. See: Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle/Shift Linkage/Shift Cable/Service and Repair
