Fig. 57: Torque Converter Clutch Lock-Up On (Engaging Torque Converter Clutch)
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Torque Converter Clutch Lock-up OFF (Disengaging Torque Converter Clutch)
Fluid entered from the chamber between the torque converter cover and the torque converter clutch piston
passes through the torque converter and goes out through the chambers between the turbine and the stator, and
between the pump and the stator. As a result, the torque converter clutch piston moves away from the torque
converter cover, and the torque converter lock-up clutch is released; torque converter clutch lock-up is OFF.
Fig. 58: Torque Converter Clutch Lock-Up Off (Disengaging Torque Converter Clutch)
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No Lock-up
Shift solenoid valve E is turned OFF by the PCM, and shift solenoid valve E pressure (SE) is not applied to the
lock-up shift valve. The lock-up shift valve stays to the right to uncover the torque converter pressure ports
leading to the left: side of the torque converter and releasing pressure from the right side of the torque converter.
Torque converter pressure (92) changes to (94) at the lock-up shift valve, and enters into the left side of the
torque converter to disengage the torque converter clutch. This keeps the torque converter clutch piston keeps
away from the torque converter cover and the torque converter clutch lock-up is OFF.
2007 Honda Element EX
2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element