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Automatic Transmission System: Initialization

  1. PERFORM ROAD TEST TO ALLOW TCM TO LEARN 
    CAUTION:
    • Perform the following procedures while strictly observing all traffic laws and speed limits.
    • Do not accelerate or decelerate rapidly.
    1. "Road test" procedure is as follows:
      1. Warm up the engine.
      2. According to the replacement parts, perform the road test shown below.
        PARTS SPECIFICATION

        Replacement Parts Road Test
        • Automatic transmission assembly
        • TCM
        • Valve body assembly
        • Shift solenoid valve SL3
        • Engine assembly
        • ECM
        Perform pattern 1 and 2
        Pattern 1:*1 
        With shift lever on D, after gradually accelerating to 50 km/h (31 mph) or more, gradually decelerate to approx. 30 km/h (19 mph)
        Pattern 2:*2 
        With shift lever on S4, after gradually accelerating to 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, gradually decelerate to approx. 10 km/h (6 mph)
        • Shift solenoid valve SL1
        • Shift solenoid valve SL2
        • Shift solenoid valve SL4
        • Shift solenoid valve SL5
        Pattern 1:*1 
        With shift lever on D, after gradually accelerating to 50 km/h (31 mph) or more, gradually decelerate to approx. 30 km/h (19 mph)
        HINT:
        • *1: After gradually accelerating a distance of approximately 130 m (426.4 ft.) for a period of approximately 15 seconds, gradually decelerate a distance of approximately 45 m (147.6 ft.) for a period of approximately 5 seconds.
        • *2: After gradually accelerating a distance of approximately 40 m (131.2 ft.) for a period of approximately 8 seconds, gradually decelerate a distance of approximately 20 m (65.6 ft.) for a period of approximately 5 seconds.
        • When decelerating, apply the brakes as necessary to adjust the vehicle speed.
        Fig 1: Road Test Patterns 1 & 2
        G04948275Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        • *1: The speed, time and distance values are approximate values.
        • *2: After accelerating, the deceleration does not need to be performed immediately.
      3. Repeat until the shift shock and engine speed overrun settles down.
        NOTE: Before repeating tests, stop the vehicle once, and then start moving the vehicle again.
  2. RESET MEMORY 
    NOTE:
    • Perform the Reset Memory (AT initialization) when replacing the engine assembly or ECM.
    • The Reset Memory can be performed only with the Techstream.
    • Reset Memory cannot be completed by only reconnecting the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    HINT:

    The TCM memorizes the vehicle conditions when the ECT controls the automatic transmission assembly and engine assembly.

    1. The "Reset Memory" procedure is as follows:
      1. Turn the engine switch off.
      2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      4. Turn the Techstream on.
      5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Utility / Reset Memory.
        NOTE: After performing the Reset Memory, be sure to perform the ROAD TEST  described previously.