Checking monitor status
Purpose of readiness testsRemoval
Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove air cleaner cap (see page es-41 ...
Throttle actuator control system
Description
The throttle actuator is operated by the ecm, and opens and closes the
throttle valve using gears. The
opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position (tp)
sensor, which is mounted on
the throttle body. The tp sensor provides feedback to the ecm in ord ...
Torque converter clutch solenoid circuit
Description
The shift solenoid valve dsl is turned on and off by signals from the ecm to
control the hydraulic
pressure acting on the lock-up relay valve, which then controls operation of the
lock-up clutch.
Fail-safe function:
if the ecm detects a malfunction, it turns the shift sol ...