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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONP CODE CHARTSP0976
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
P0976
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION P0976
A750E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: P0976, P0977: Shift Solenoid "B" Control Circuit Low (Shift Solenoid Valve S2)
P0977 - Shift Solenoid "B" Control Circuit High (Shift Solenoid Valve S2)
DESCRIPTION
Shifting from 1st to 5th is performed in combination with the ON and OFF operations of the shift solenoid valves S1, S2, SR, SL1 and SL2, which are controlled by the ECM. If an open or short circuit occurs in any of the shift solenoid valves, the ECM controls the remaining normal shift solenoid valve to allow the vehicle to be driven smoothly Fail-Safe Chart.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
These DTCs indicate an open or short in the shift solenoid valve S2 circuit. When there is an open or short circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuits, the ECM detects the problem, illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC. When the shift solenoid valve S2 is ON, if the resistance is 8 Ohms or less, the ECM determines that there is a short malfunction in the shift solenoid valve S2 circuit.
When the shift solenoid valve S2 is OFF, if the resistance is 100 kOhms or more, the ECM determines that the shift solenoid valve S2 circuit is open Fail-Safe Chart.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
P0976: Range check (Low resistance)
P0977: Range check (High resistance)
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P0976: Range check (Low resistance)
P0977: Range check (High resistance)
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTICE:
Perform the universal trip to clear permanent DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
HINT
The shift solenoid valve S2 is turned on/off normally when the shift lever is in the D position:
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (S2)
(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the transmission.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Text in Illustration
NG -- INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S2
OK -- Continue to next step.
2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)
(a) Connect the transmission wire connector to the transmission.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Text in Illustration
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- REPLACE ECM Removal
3. INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S2 P0756
NG -- REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S2 Disassembly
OK -- REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE Removal
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.