Toyota Camry (XV70): System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(a) The Electronic Controlled Automatic Transaxle (ECT) is an automatic transaxle that electronically controls shift timing using the ECM. The ECM detects electrical signals that indicate engine and driving conditions, and controls shift points based on driver habits and road conditions.
Shift shock is reduced by controlling the engine and transaxle simultaneously.
In addition, the ECT has the following features:
- Diagnostic function.
- Fail-safe function when a malfunction occurs.
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
The ECM is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there are no malfunctions in the CAN commu
ROAD TEST PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION (a) Based on the result of the customer problem analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift down, or t
MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS STALL SPEED TEST
CAUTION:
Do not perform a stall test if there are any people or objects near the vehicle.
The vehicle could begin moving suddenly, resulting in a
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY (for ACIS)
(a) Install the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly (for ACIS) to the intake air surge tank assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 9.0 N·m {92 kgf·cm, 80 in·lbf} (b) Connect the 2 vacuum hose sub-assemblies to the
OPERATION CHECK CHECK NAVIGATION SYSTEM NORMAL CONDITION
(a) If the cause of a symptom is any of the following, the corresponding symptom is normal; it is not due to a malfunction.
Symptom Answer
A longer route than expected is chosen.
Depending on the road conditions, the na