Lock-up System: Notes

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The lock-up mechanism of the torque converter clutch operates in D (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears), in D3 (2nd and 3rd gears), and M (sequential shift mode) (3rd, 4th, and 5th gears). The pressurized fluid is drained from the back of the torque converter through a fluid passage, causing the torque converter clutch piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this takes place, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshaft. Together with the hydraulic control, the PCM optimizes the timing and volume of the lock-up mechanism. When shift solenoid valve E is turned on by the PCM, shift solenoid valve E pressure switches the lock-up shift valve lock-up on and off. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A and the lock-up control valve control the amount of the lock-up.