Dtc P0781 1-2 Shift (1-2 Shift Valve)

Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - AB60F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE

DESCRIPTION

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CHECK DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0781)

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (RUNNING TEST)

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

CLEAR DTC AND PERFORM RUNNING TEST

DTC P0781 1-2 Shift (1-2 Shift Valve)

DESCRIPTION


The 1-2 shift valve performs shifting to 1st gear and other gears. When shifting to 2nd and 4th gears is impossible, or when the ECM directs the gearshift to switch to 5th and 6th gear and the engine overruns (clutch slips), this DTC is output.

DTC CodeDTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0781
When conditions (a) and (b), or (a) and (c) are met. (1 trip detection logic)
(a) When the ECM directs the transmission to switch to 2nd gear, the actual gear is shifted to 1st.
(b) When the ECM directs the transmission to switch to 4th gear, the actual gear is shifted to 3rd.
(c) When the ECM directs the transmission to switch to 5th gear, the engine overruns (clutch slips).
Valve body is blocked up or stuck (1-2 shift valve)
Shift solenoid valve SLT remains open or closed
Automatic transmission (clutch, brake, gear, etc.)
  • HINT:
Gear positions in the event of a solenoid valve mechanical problem:
ECM command gearshift1st2nd3rd4th5th6th
Actual gear position under malfunction1st1st3rd3rdN*N*
N*: Neutral
Gear position during fail-safe operation:
If any malfunction is detected, the ECM changes into the fail-safe mode to shift into the gear positions as shown in the table below.
Gear position under normal conditions1st2nd3rd4th5th6th
Actual gear position under fail-safe mode1st*1st*3rd3rd3rd3rd
  • 1st*: Under engine braking, downshifting to 1st or 2nd gear is prohibited.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

This DTC indicates that the 1-2 shift valve in the valve body is locked in the position in which the spring is compressed.


The ECM commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves ON/OFF and switching oil pressure to the valves in the valve body.


The ECM calculates the actual transmission gear by comparing the signals from the input speed sensor (NT) and the output speed sensor (SP2). The ECM can detect many mechanical problems in the shift solenoids, valve body, transmission clutches, brakes, and gears. If the ECM detects that the actual gear position and commanded gear position are different, it will illuminate the MIL and store the DTC.


INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1.CHECK DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0781)

Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

Turn the engine switch on (IG).

Turn the intelligent tester on.

Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

Read the DTCs using the intelligent tester.

Result
ResultProceed to
Only P0781 is outputA
P0781 and other DTCs are outputB
  • HINT:
  • If any other codes besides P0781 are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.
B
GO TO DTC CHART ()
A
2.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (RUNNING TEST)
  • CAUTION:
  • This test should always be performed with at least 2 people.
  • NOTICE:
Perform the test while the ATF temperature is between 50 and 80°C (122 and 176°F).
Perform the test with the A/C turned off.
  • HINT:
  • Using the intelligent tester 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 Test early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. Data List information can be displayed while performing Active Test.

Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

Clear the DTC ().

Warm up the engine.

Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test.

According to the display on the intelligent tester, 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 ().
Engine and ECT
Tester DisplayTest PartControl RangeDiagnostic Note
Control the Shift PositionOperate shift solenoid valves and set each shift position by yourself
Press "→" button: Shift up
Press "←" button: Shift down
Possible to check operation of the shift solenoid valves.
[Vehicle Condition]
50 km/h (30 mph) or less
  • HINT:
This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 50 km/h (30 mph) or less.
The 4th to 5th and 5th to 6th up-shift must be performed with the accelerator pedal released.
The 6th to 5th and 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 display on the intelligent tester.
Gear positions in the event of a solenoid valve mechanical problem:
Tester command gearshift1st2nd3rd4th5th6th
Actual gear position under malfunction1st1st3rd3rdN*N*
N*: Neutral
  • OK:
  • Gear position changes in accordance with the intelligent tester command.
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ()
OK
3.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT)
  • NOTICE:
Perform the test while the ATF temperature is between 50 and 80°C (122 and 176°F).
Be careful to prevent the hose of SST from interfering with the exhaust pipe.
Perform the test with the A/C off.
  • HINT:
  • Using the intelligent tester 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.
Dtc P0781 1-2 Shift (1-2 Shift Valve). AB60F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE. Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the test plug on the transmission case and connect SST.

  • SST
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

Start the engine and warm it up.

Measure the line pressure with SST.

Turn the intelligent tester on.

Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test.

According to the display on the intelligent tester, perform the Active Test.

Measure the line pressure.

Engine and ECT
Tester DisplayTest PartControl RangeDiagnostic Note
Activate the Solenoid (SLT)*Operate the shift solenoid SLT and raise line pressureON or OFF
  • HINT:
OFF: Line pressure up (when Active Test "Activate the Solenoid (SLT)" is performed, ECM commands SLT solenoid to turn OFF)
ON: No action (normal operation)
[Vehicle Condition]
Vehicle stopped
Engine idling
  • HINT:
  • *: Activate the Solenoid (SLT) 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 () 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
4.CLEAR DTC AND PERFORM RUNNING TEST

Clear the DTC ().

Check the DTC again after conducting the Monitor Drive Pattern ().

  • OK:
  • No DTC code output.
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ()
OK
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