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Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV): Inspection

Remove the battery terminal.
Lift the vehicle.
Remove the side cover (A) (Bolt: 2EA).

Fig 1: Identifying Side Cover
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Valve Connector
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Measure the resistance between terminals of the solenoid valve connector on the transaxle case.

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals Of Solenoid Valve Connector

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RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Pin no.	Name	Resistance
1	Damper clutch solenoid valve	2.7-3.4Ω (20°C (68°F))
2	Shift control solenoid valve A	22.3 ± 1.5Ω (20°C (68°F))
3	Shift control solenoid valve B	22.3 ± 1.5Ω (20°C (68°F))
4	Pressure control solenoid valve B	2.7-3.4Ω (20°C (68°F))
5	Pressure control solenoid valve A	2.7-3.4Ω (20°C (68°F))
6	Shift control solenoid valve C	22.3 ± 1.5Ω (20°C (68°F))

If the result isn't within the standard value, remove the valve body cover.
Measure the resistance after removing the solenoid valve connector.

Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals Of Solenoid Valve Connector
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If the result isn't within the standard value, replace the solenoid valve.