DTC Description (Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Solenoid Valve Torque Converter Lock-Up)

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Fault Memory & Actuation Of MIL - MIL is turned on after 2 consecutive driving cycles with fault.
Frequency Of Testing - Continuous.
Checked Signal Or Status - On/off ratio, actuation of PWM solenoid valve.
Lower Limit Value - Less than 5 percent.
Upper Limit Value - More than 94 percent.
Duration Of Test - Approximately one second.

NOTE: Faults (an open or short) are recognized by the Electronic Transmission Control (ETC) module and sent to the ME-SFI control module via the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus. The ME-SFI control module carries out fault memory and actuation of Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Also read out ETC fault memory, fault code 5.