Mitsubishi Galant 9G. Manual - part 559
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSIS
TSB Revision
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
23A-314
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 14: Vibration
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COMMENT
If vibration occurs when driving at constant speed or
when accelerating in 4th gear, abnormal torque con-
verter clutch pressure a malfunction of the engine
system, torque converter clutch solenoid, torque con-
verter or valve body may exist.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most
likely causes for this condition:)
• Abnormal torque converter clutch pressure
• Malfunction of the engine system
• Malfunction of the torque converter clutch sole-
noid
• Malfunction of the torque converter
• Malfunction of the valve body
• Malfunction of the PCM
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tool:
• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
• MB991824: V.C.I.
• MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
• MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check actuator test
item 06: Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Set scan tool MB991958 to the actuator test mode.
• Item 06: Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve.
• An audible clicking or buzzing should be heard when
the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is ener-
gized.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the solenoid valve operating properly?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair or replace the torque converter clutch solenoid
valve. Refer to GROUP 23B, Valve Body
Then confirm that the symptom is eliminated.
AC305412
AB
MB991910
DATA LINK
CONNECTOR
MB991824
MB991827