Fail-Safe/Backup Function
When a malfunction of a main sensor or actuator is detected by the PCM, the transaxle is controlled by pre-set control logic to maintain safe conditions for driving.
The following table shows how the fail-safe/backup function affects vehicle driveability and operation.
FAIL-SAFE/BACKUP FUNCTION
| DTC code No. | Detection items | Fail-safe | ||
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| P0705 | Transmission range switch system |
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| P0712 | Transmission fluid temperature sensor system (Short circuit) | Not present. | ||
| P0713 | Transmission fluid temperature sensor system (Open circuit) | Fixed to 5th gear during driving, and to 3rd gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| P0715 | Input shaft speed sensor system |
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| P0720 | Output shaft speed sensor system | |||
| P0729 | 6th gear incorrect ratio | The current shift position is continued, and gear is fixed to 3rd gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| P0731 | 1st gear incorrect ratio |
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| P0732 | 2nd gear incorrect ratio | The current shift position is continued, and gear is fixed to 5th gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| P0733 | 3rd gear ratio | The current shift position is continued, and gear is fixed to 6th gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| P0734 | 4th gear incorrect ratio | The current shift position is continued, and gear is fixed to 3rd or 5th gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| P0735 | 5th gear incorrect ratio | The current shift position is continued, and gear is fixed to 2nd gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| P0736 | Reverse gear incorrect ratio | Controlled by making the line pressure to maximum. | ||
| P0741 | Torque converter clutch system (Stuck off) | Lock-up is prohibited. | ||
| P0742 | Torque converter clutch system (Stuck on) | Lock-up is prohibited. | ||
| P0743 | Lock-up and Low-reverse brake linear solenoid valve system | Fixed to 5th gear during driving and to 3rd gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| P0748 | Line pressure linear solenoid valve system | Controlled by making the line pressure to maximum. | ||
| P0753 | Low clutch linear solenoid valve system | Fixed to 5th gear. | ||
| P0758 | 2-6 brake linear solenoid valve system | Fixed to 5th gear during driving, and to 3rd gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| P0763 | 3-5 reverse clutch linear solenoid valve system | Fixed to 5th gear during driving, and to 3rd gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| P0768 | High clutch linear solenoid valve system | Fixed to 5th gear. | ||
| P0815 | Paddle shift switch (up) system | The manual mode operation during the driving cycle(1) in question is prohibited. | ||
| P0816 | Paddle shift switch (down) system | The manual mode operation during the driving cycle(1) in question is prohibited. | ||
| P0826 | Shift switch assembly system | The manual mode during the driving cycle(1) in question is prohibited. | ||
| P0841 | Low clutch pressure switch system | Control is continued with always switch on. | ||
| P0846 | 2-6 brake pressure switch system | Control is continued with always switch on. | ||
| P0871 | 3-5 reverse clutch pressure switch system | Control is continued with always switch on. | ||
| P0876 | High clutch pressure switch system | Control is continued with always switch on. | ||
| P0893 | Interlock detection | Fixed to a feasible shift position. | ||
| P0988 | Low-reverse brake pressure switch system | Control is continued with always switch on. | ||
| P1705 | Throttle position sensor information (engine) |
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| P1706 | Accelerator pedal position information |
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| P1731 | 1st engine brake detection | The low-reverse brake is released. | ||
| P1753 | Low clutch shift solenoid valve system | Not present. | ||
| P1758 | Low-reverse brake shift solenoid valve system | Fixed to 5th gear during driving, and to 3rd gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| P1773 | ABS Information (ASC) | The lock-up during the deceleration and when vehicle speed is 40 km/h (25 mph) or less is prohibited. | ||
| P1794 | Ground return | Fixed to 5th gear. | ||
| U0001 | CAN bus off | Fixed to 5th gear during driving, and to 3rd gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| U0100 | ECM time out | Fixed to 5th gear during driving, and to 3rd gear after a vehicle stop. | ||
| U0121 | ASC-ECU time out | No action | ||
| U0141 | ETACS-ECU time out | Judges as brake ON, and continues control. | ||
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