Dtc P0979 Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve S3)

Transmission. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
A960E Automatic Transmission. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

DESCRIPTION

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (S3)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)

INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S3

DTC P0979 Shift Solenoid "C" Control Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve S3)

DTC P0980 Shift Solenoid "C" Control Circuit High (Shift Solenoid Valve S3)


DESCRIPTION

Shifting from 1st to 6th is performed in combination with "ON" and "OFF" operation of the shift solenoid valves SL1, SL2, S1, S2, S3, S4 and SR which is controlled by the ECM. If an open or short circuit occurs in either of the shift solenoid valves, the ECM controls the remaining normal shift solenoid valve to allow the vehicle to be operated smoothly. (In case of an open or short circuit, the ECM stops sending current to the circuit.) Fail safe function (Click here).

DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P0979
ECM detects short in solenoid valve S3 circuit 2 times when solenoid valve S3 is operated (1-trip detection logic)
  1. Short in shift solenoid valve S3 circuit
  2. Shift solenoid valve S3
  3. ECM
P0980
ECM detects open in solenoid valve S3 circuit 2 times when solenoid valve S3 is operated (1-trip detection logic)
  1. Open in shift solenoid valve S3 circuit
  2. Shift solenoid valve S3
  3. ECM

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

These DTCs indicate an open or short in the shift solenoid valve S3 circuit. When there is an open or short circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuit, the ECM detects the problem and illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC. When the shift solenoid valve S3 is on, if resistance is 8 Ω or less, the ECM determines there is a short in the shift solenoid valve S3 circuit.
When the shift solenoid valve S3 is off, if resistance is 100 kΩ or more, the ECM determines there is an open in the shift solenoid valve S3 circuit (Click here).

WIRING DIAGRAM


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.A960E Automatic Transmission.Electronic Controlled Automatic Transmission System. Dtc P0979 Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve S3)


INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:
  1. The shift solenoid valve S3 is turned on/off normally when the shift lever is in the D position:

    ECM command gearshift
    		1st
    		2nd
    		3rd
    		4th
    		5th
    		6th
    Shift solenoid valve S3
    		ON
    		ON
    		ON
    		OFF
    		OFF
    		OFF
1.INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (S3)


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.A960E Automatic Transmission.Electronic Controlled Automatic Transmission System. Dtc P0979 Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve S3)

  1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the transmission.

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

    Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Specified Condition
    20°C (68°F)
    7 - Body ground
    		11 to 15 Ω


NG
Go to step 3
OK


2.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.A960E Automatic Transmission.Electronic Controlled Automatic Transmission System. Dtc P0979 Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve S3)

  1. Connect the transmission connector to the transmission.

  1. Disconnect the connector from the ECM.

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

    Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Specified Condition
    20°C (68°F)
    E7 - 17 (S3) - Body ground
    		11 to 15 Ω


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

REPLACE ECM

3.INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S3


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.A960E Automatic Transmission.Electronic Controlled Automatic Transmission System. Dtc P0979 Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve S3)

  1. Remove the shift solenoid valve S3.

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

    Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Specified Condition
    20°C (68°F)
    Solenoid Connector (S3) - Solenoid Body (S3)
    		11 to 15 Ω

  1. Connect the positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid connector, and the negative (-) lead to the solenoid body.

    OK:
    The solenoid makes an operating sound.


NG
REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S3
OK

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE