Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Scion tC AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
Automatic Transmission / Transaxle Service Data
| Line pressure (Wheel locked) | ||
| Engine idling | ||
| D range | 372 to 412 kPa (3.8 to 4.2 kgf.cm2 , 54 to 60 psi) | |
| R range | 672 to 742 kPa (6.9 to 7.6 kgf.cm2 , 97 to 108 psi) | |
| AT stall (Throttle valve fully opened) | ||
| D range | 931 to 1, 031 kPa (9.5 to 10.5 kgf.cm2 , 135 to 150 psi) | |
| R range | 1, 768 to 1, 968 kPa (18.0 to 20.1 kgf.cm2 , 256 to 285 psi) | |
| Engine stall revolution | D and R range | 2, 550 ± 150 rpm |
| Time lag | N → D range | Less than 1.2 seconds |
| N → R range | Less than 1.5 seconds | |
| Engine idle speed | ||
| (A/C OFF) | N range | 650 ± 50 rpm |
| Drive plate runout | Max. | 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.) |
| Torque converter clutch runout | Max. | 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.) |
| Differential oil seal drive in depth | LH side | 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.020 in.) |
| RH side | 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.020 in.) | |
| Shift schedule | ||
| D range | ||
| (Throttle valve fully opened) | 1 → 2 | 56 to 63 km/h (35 to 39 mph) |
| 2 → 3 | 104 to 111 km/h (65 to 69 mph) | |
| 3 → 4 | 168 to 179 km/h (104 to 111 mph) | |
| 4 → 3 | 159 to 171 km/h (99 to 106 mph) | |
| 3 → 2 | 96 to 103 km/h (60 to 64 mph) | |
| 2 → 1 | 46 to 52 km/h (29 to 32 mph) | |
| (Throttle valve fully closed) | 3 → 4 | 39 to 45 km/h (24 to 28 mph) |
| 4 → 3 | 17 to 23 km/h (11 to 14 mph) | |
| 2 range | ||
| (Throttle valve fully opened) | 1 → 2 | 56 to 63 km/h (35 to 39 mph) |
| 3 → 2 | 104 to 111 km/h (65 to 69 mph) | |
| 2 → 1 | 46 to 52 km/h (29 to 32 mph) | |
| L range | ||
| (Throttle valve fully opened) | 3 → 2 | 104 to 111 km/h (65 to 69 mph) |
| 2 → 1 | 51 to 57 km/h (32 to 35 mph) | |
| Lock - up point | Throttle valve opening 5% | |
| D range | Lock - up ON 4 → 4L | 63 to 69 km/h (39 to 43 mph) |
| Lock - up OFF 4L → 4 | 61 to 67 km/h (38 to 42 mph) | |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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