Automatic Transmission

System Description (cont'd)

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Electronic Control System (cont'd)

Lock-up Control System

The torque converter clutch solenoid valve controls modulator pressure to switch the lock-up shift valve and lock-up ON and OFF. The PCM controls the torque converter clutch solenoid valve and the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B. When the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is turned ON, the condition of the lock-up starts.

The A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B regulates A/T clutch pressure control solenoid B pressure and apply pressure to the lock-up control valve and the lock-up timing valve. The lock-up control mechanism operates in 3rd and 4th gears in position and in 3rd gear in position.