1997 Acura Tl Change Lock Solenoid On This Car Told Side Torque Convertor

1997 ACURA TL
247,000 MILES
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GAUTAM MURATEE
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I need to change lock up solenoid on this car and I was told it is on the side of Torque convertor. Where is the Torque convertor located? or where is the lock up (TCC) solenoid located? thanks...
Oct 29, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Which engine do you have?
Oct 29, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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SALONCYPRESS
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TL 3.2...V6 ...THX
Oct 31, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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KHLOW2008
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It is at side of tramsmission housing, not easily accessible for this vehicle.
The part seldom fails and more likely to be a wiring fault if you are getting any trouble codes.
Oct 31, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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SALONCYPRESS
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Thank you very much for the diagram. The trouble code I received was P1753. The transmission fuild level was okay.
Nov 1, 2012 at 3:44 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Here are the diagnostic procedures if it is of any help.

DTC P1753/FLASH CODE 1: LOCK-UP CONTROL SOLENOID "A"

1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM harness connectors "A" (26-pin) and "E" (26-pin). See Fig. 6 . Turn ignition on. Check voltage between PCM harness connector "A" terminal No. 26 (Brown/Black wire) and harness connector "E" terminal No. 13 (Yellow wire). If voltage is present, go to next step. If voltage is not present, go to step 3 .

2. Repair short to power in circuit between PCM harness connector "E" terminal No. 13 (Yellow wire) and lock-up control solenoid valve "A".

3. Turn ignition off. Check resistance between PCM harness connector "A" terminal No. 26 (Brown/Black wire) and harness connector "E" terminal No. 13 (Yellow wire). If resistance is not 12-25 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 12-25 ohms, check for loose PCM connectors. Repair as necessary. If connectors are okay, substitute with a known-good solenoid valve assembly or PCM and recheck system. If symptom or problem goes away, replace faulty component.

4. Disconnect lock-up control solenoid valve harness connector. Check continuity between PCM harness connector "A" terminal No. 26 (Brown/Black wire) and harness connector "E" terminal No. 13 (Yellow wire). See Fig. 6 . If continuity does not exist, go to next step. If continuity exists, repair short to ground in circuit between PCM harness connector terminal No. 13 (Yellow wire) and lock-up control solenoid valve
"A".

5. Check resistance between body ground and lock-up control solenoid connector
terminal No. 2 (Yellow wire). If resistance is not 12-25 ohms, replace lock-up control solenoid valve assembly. If resistance is 12-25 ohms, check for open in circuit between PCM harness connector "E" terminal No. 13 and lock-up control solenoid valve "A".

Nov 2, 2012 at 8:18 AM
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SALONCYPRESS
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Thanks Again! I will try to work on it this weeend.

Nov 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Thanks for the assit khlow2008 i have been spending a lot of time at the church working and getting ready for are anniversary bbq trying to balance my time between there and here.
Nov 2, 2012 at 1:17 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome.

No problem Saturntech9, after all it is only part of the work we do.
Nov 2, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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That is very true my friend.
Nov 2, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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