Torque Converter Clutch Control Valve Control
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Lock-up Control System Diagram
Lock-up Released
- In the lock-up released state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the unlocked state by the torque converter clutch solenoid and the lock-up apply pressure is drained.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is not coupled.
Lock-up Applied
- In the lock-up applied state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the locked state by the torque converter clutch solenoid and lock-up apply pressure is generated.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is pressed and coupled.