Repair Procedures: Adjustment

TCM adaptive values learning 

• TCM adaptive values learning: When shift shock is occurred or parts related with the transaxle are replaced, TCM learning should be performed.
• In the following case, TCM learning is required.
  • Automatic transaxle assembly replacement
  • TCM upgrading or replacement
  • Valve body replacement

TCM adaptive values learning procedure 

• Static learning (condition: ATF temperature 40~100°C (104~212°F)
  1. Step on the brake, and then pause for 3 seconds each on "N" range and "D" range.
  2. Repeat the above procedure four times.
  Fig 1: TCM Shift Lever Time Pattern

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• Driving learning
  1. Drive the vehicle through all the gears. (1st → 2nd → 3rd → 4th → 5th → 6th)
     NOTE: Keep the throttle position (15~25%) steady while driving the vehicle.
  2. Decelerate the vehicle by stepping on the brake (6th → 5th → 4th → 3rd → 2nd → 1st).
  3. Repeat the above procedure four times.