EXCESSIVE SHIFT SHOCK ON TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL]


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TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM

Excessive shift shock on torque converter clutch (TCC)

DESCRIPTION
•  Strong shock is felt when TCC is engaged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.  Insufficient TCM learning (Insufficient TCC learning)
2.  Signal malfunction
?  APP sensor malfunction
?  CKP sensor malfunction
3.  Torque converter malfunction
4.  Engine control system malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

Note
•  If a DTC is stored in the PCM, the malfunction may be resolved by repairing the malfunctioning location.

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
PERFORM INITIAL LEARNING AND TCC LEARNING
Perform the initial learning.
Perform TCC learning using the following procedure:
(1) The ATF temperature is 20 °C {68 °F} or more.
(2) Constantly maintain the accelerator pedal opening angle between 20% to 60%.
(3) Accelerate the vehicle from a stop to 1st gear and from 1st to 2nd gear.
(4) Perform the shifting above (3) ten times.
•  Does the symptom disappear?
Yes
Symptom troubleshooting is completed.
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT SIGNAL PARTS FOR MALFUNCTION
•  Inspect the value at the following PCM PIDs using the M-MDS.
?  APP (APP sensor)
?  RPM (CKP sensor)
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
No
Replace the automatic transaxle.