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DTC 54 (P1751): A/T Control Relay System Report a problem with this article

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CIRCUIT OPERATION

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A/T control relay (terminal 1) receives the battery positive voltage through a dedicated 20 amp fuse.
When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the PCM (terminal 82) receives battery voltage from the
ignition switch. The PCM (terminal 82) applies voltage to energize the A/T control relay (terminal 3). With the A/T
control relay energized, system voltage is applied to the PCM (terminals 70 and 57).

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS

If relay output voltage is below specified value, PCM judges that A/T control relay has a failure.

MONITOR EXECUTION

Continuous

MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (OTHER MONITOR AND SENSOR)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)

DTC 41 (P0731): 1st gear incorrect ratio

DTC 42 (P0732): 2nd gear incorrect ratio
DTC 43 (P0733): 3rd gear incorrect ratio
DTC 44 (P0734): 4th gear incorrect ratio
DTC 46 (P0736): Reverse gear incorrect ratio
DTC 36 (P0743): Torque converter clutch solenoid malfunction
DTC 31 (P0753): Low-reverse solenoid malfunction
DTC 32 (P0758): Underdrive solenoid malfunction
DTC 33 (P0763): Second solenoid malfunction
DTC 34 (P0768): Overdrive solenoid malfunction
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)

Torque converter clutch solenoid

Low-reverse solenoid
Underdrive solenoid
Second solenoid
Overdrive solenoid

LOGIC FLOW CHARTS (Monitor Sequence)

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DTC SET CONDITIONS

Check Conditions

Voltage of battery: 9 volts or more.

Time after PCM turns on A/T control relay: 0.5 second or more.
Judgement Criteria

A/T control relay output voltage: 7 volts or less. (0.1 second)

If DTC 54 (P1751) is set consecutively four times, the transaxle is locked into 3rd gear as a fail-safe measure, and
the "N" range light flashes once per second.

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN

Start the engine, and keep the vehicle stopped in "P" range for 5 seconds.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CODE TO BE SET ARE:)

Malfunction of the A/T control relay

Damaged harness or connector
Malfunction of the PCM

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:

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MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

1. MB991824: V.C.I.
2. MB991827: USB Cable
3. MB991910: Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 54:
A/T Control Relay Output Voltage.

(1)

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958,

always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"
caution
(OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting
scan tool MB991958.

Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3)Set scan tool MB991958 to data reading mode.

Item 54: A/T Control Relay Output Voltage.

1. The voltage should equal battery positive voltage.

(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the measured voltage equal battery positive

voltage?
YesIt can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to
GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points -

How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction .

NoGo to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the A/T control relay.

(1)Remove the A/T control relay from the engine component relay box
connector B-14X.

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(2)Using jumper wires, connect terminal 2 to the positive battery

terminal, and terminal 3 to the negative battery terminal.
(3)Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 4 of the A/T control
relay.

The resistance should be measured less than 2 ohms.

Disconnect the jumper wires. The resistance between
terminals 1 and 4 should measure over limits (open circuit).

Q. Is the measured resistance less than 2 ohms when the

relay is energized, and open circuit when the relay is de-
energized?
YesGo to Step 3.

NoReplace the A/T control relay.

STEP 3. Check A/T control relay socket B-14X in the engine

compartment relay box for loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the socket.

Q. Is the relay connector in good condition?

YesGo to Step 4.

NoRepair or replace the damaged components. Refer to GROUP 00E,

Harness Connector Inspection .

STEP 4. Measure the supply voltage at A/T control relay

connector B-14X in the engine component relay box.

(1)Disconnect the A/T control relay.

(2)Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground.

The measured voltage should equal battery positive voltage.

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Q. Is the measured voltage equal to battery positive

voltage?
YesGo to Step 7.

NoGo to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check intermediate connector A-13 for loose,

corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.

Q. Are the connector and terminals in good condition?

YesGo to Step 6.

NoRepair or replace the damaged components. Refer to GROUP 00E,

Harness Connector Inspection .

STEP 6. Check the harness for open circuit or short circuit

to ground between A/T control relay connector B-14X
terminal 1 in the engine component relay box and battery.

Q. Is the harness wire in good condition?

YesGo to Step 18.

NoRepair or replace the harness wire.

STEP 7. Measure the supply voltage at A/T control relay

connector B-14X in the engine component relay box.

(1)Disconnect the A/T control relay.

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

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(3)Measure the voltage between terminal 2 and ground.

The measured voltage should equal battery positive voltage.

(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the measured voltage equal to battery positive

voltage?
YesGo to Step 10.

NoGo to Step 8.

STEP 8. Check intermediate connector A-13, joint

connector C-04 (1) and junction block connector C-214 for
loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed
back in the connector.

Q. Are the connectors in good condition?

YesGo to Step 9.

NoRepair or replace the damaged components. Refer to GROUP 00E,

Harness Connector Inspection .

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STEP 9. Check the harness for open circuit or short circuit

to ground between A/T control relay connector B-14X
terminal 2 in the engine component relay box and junction
block connector C-214 terminal 12.

Q. Is the harness wire in good condition?

YesGo to Step 18.

NoRepair or replace the harness wire.

STEP 10. Measure the supply voltage at PCM connector B-

20 by using check harness special tool MB991923.

(1)Disconnect all the connectors from the PCM.

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(2)Connect special tool MB991923 (check harness) between the PCM

and the body-side harness connector.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(4)Measure the voltage between terminal 82 and ground.

The measured voltage should equal battery positive voltage.

(5)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Does the measured voltage equal battery positive

voltage?
YesGo to Step 14.

NoGo to Step 11.

STEP 11. Check PCM connector B-20 for loose, corroded or

damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
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connector.

Q. Are the connector and terminals in good condition?

YesGo to Step 12.

NoRepair or replace the damaged components. Refer to GROUP 00E,

Harness Connector Inspection .

STEP 12. Check harness for open circuit or damage

between A/T control relay connector B-14X terminal 3 in the
engine component relay box and PCM connector B-20
terminal 82.

Q. Is the harness wire in good condition?

YesGo to Step 13.

NoRepair or replace the harness wire.

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STEP 13. Check harness for short circuit to ground

between A/T control relay connector B-14X terminal 3 in the
engine component relay box and PCM connector B-20
terminal 82.

Q. Is the harness wire in good condition?

YesGo to Step 14.

NoRepair or replace the harness wire.

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STEP 14. Measure the A/T control relay output voltage at

PCM connector B-20 by using check harness special tool
MB991923.

(1)Disconnect all the connectors from the PCM.

(2)Connect special tool MB991923 (check harness) between the PCM

and the body-side harness connector.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(4)Measure the voltage between terminal 70 and ground.

The measured voltage should equal battery positive voltage.

(5)Measure the voltage between terminal 57 and ground.

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The measured voltage should equal battery positive voltage.

(6)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the measured voltage equal to battery positive

voltage between terminal 70 and ground, and between
terminal 57 and ground?
YesGo to Step 18.

NoGo to Step 15.

STEP 15. Check PCM connector B-20 for loose, corroded or

damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector.

Q. Are the connector and terminals in good condition?

YesGo to Step 16.

NoRepair or replace the damaged components. Refer to GROUP 00E,

Harness Connector Inspection .

STEP 16. Check harness for open circuit or damage

between A/T control relay connector B-14X (terminal 4) in
the engine component relay box and PCM connector B-20
(terminals 70 and 57).

Q. Is the harness wire in good condition?

YesGo to Step 17.

NoRepair or replace the harness wire.

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STEP 17. Check harness for short circuit to ground

between A/T control relay connector B-14X (terminal 4) in
the engine component relay box and PCM connector B-20
(terminals 70 and 57).

Q. Is the harness wire in good condition?

YesGo to Step 18.

NoRepair or replace the harness wire.

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STEP 18. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item
54: A/T control relay output Voltage.

(1)

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958,

always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"
caution
(OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting
scan tool MB991958.

Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3)Set scan tool MB991958 to data reading mode.

Item 54: A/T Control Relay Output Voltage.

1. The voltage should equal battery positive voltage.

(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the measured voltage equal battery positive

voltage?
YesIt can be that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to GROUP 00,
How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope
with Intermittent Malfunction .

NoReplace the PCM.

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