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TCC Relay Control System Diag - ECM Modification (TS 3-25 05176(R))

WARNING: This page is about the Sidekick JS, 2D Utility, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 1996-05-17
Reference number: TS 3-25 05176(R)
Supersedes refnos: TS 3-25 05176

TCC RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM DIAG - ECM MODIFICATION

TCC RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM DIAG - ECM MODIFICATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 3-25 05176, TS 3-25 05176(R), Date of Issue:  May 17, 1996
Superceded Bulletin(s): TS3-25 05176

MODIFICATION OF ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)

Model(s): 1995-96 Suzuki Sidekick

Section Title: Drivetrain

Division: Automotive

Category: Technical

Bulletin No.: TS3-25 05176(R)

Date: May 17, 1996

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin number TS3-25 05176.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Sidekick 2-door with GM 3-speed automatic transmission.

CONDITION

Change in diagnosis of TCC Relay Control System.

CAUSE

Modification in the ECM.

CORRECTION

When diagnosing the TCC Relay Control System, use the testing procedures as listed in this bulletin.

REVISION

Correction of vehicle speed designations for 8-valve and 16-valve engines.

SERVICE INFORMATION

This bulletin is to inform you of a modification in the ECM which is effective in 1995 model year vehicles matching or exceeding the VIN numbers listed below. The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Relay Control System in 1995 and later 2-door Sidekick Automatic Transmissions has been modified to operate through ECM control, replacing the Pressure Switch in the valve body. Because of this modification, the ECM and the diagnostic procedures related to the TCC Relay Control System have been changed. If the vehicle matches or exceeds the starting VIN numbers listed below, please use the diagnostic procedures as listed in this bulletin.

For a complete description of this modification, please see Technical Service Bulletin #TS 3-26.

EFFECTIVE VIN

Engine Type (1) VIN
8-valve engine 2S3TCO1C_S6415411-
6-valve engine 2S3TC02C_S6400001-
16-valve engine 2S3TA02C_S6400001-
(1) Starting VIN Numbers

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM (3 A/T)

This system controls the TCC relay, one of the components that controls the torque converter clutch. A circuit diagram of this system is shown in Fig 3 .

The TCC solenoid valve, under the control of the A/T oil pressure switch and TCC relay, opens and closes the A/T oil passage to lock and unlock the torque converter clutch.

The ECM controls the relay using information from the following sensors:

The ECM engages the relay only under the following conditions:

- 40 mph (64 km/h, 8-valve engine) or

- 47 mph (75 km/h, 16-valve engine, late type ECM only).

Battery voltage is applied to the TCC solenoid valve under the following conditions:

Even when the relay is ON, if the brake pedal is depressed or the A/T oil pressure is too low, the TCC solenoid valve circuit opens and voltage is not applied.

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DIAGNOSIS (LATE TYPE ECM)

ELECTRICAL CHECK

See Fig 4 .

Preliminary checking procedure in Section 7B of Service Manual should be performed prior to this flow chart.

ELECTRICAL CHECK FLOW CHART

NOTE: See Fig 1 and Fig 2 for the ELECTRICAL CHECK FLOW CHARTS.
Fig 1: ELECTRICAL CHECK FLOW CHART PART 1
GB0044129
Fig 2: ELECTRICAL CHECK FLOW CHART PART 2
GB0044130

PARTS SUPPLY DATA

PARTS SUPPLY DATA INFORMATION

Part Name Early P/N Late P/N No. Supply of Spare Interchange
ECM 8-valve engine 33920-56B60 33920-56B61 1 Late only Early to Late No
Late to Early Yes
ECM 16-valve engine - - 33920-70EB0 - - - - - -
Fig 3: Torque Converter Clutch Relay Control System - Diagram
G95F55959
Fig 4: Torque Converter Clutch Diagnosis Electrical Check - Diagram
G95I55960