Technical Service Information: 3L30 (180C TRIMATIC)

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Technical Service Information

3L30 (180C TRIMATIC)
NO TCC APPLICATION
COMPLAINT: Diagnosing a “No TCC” condition on a 1989 to 1998 GEO Tracker or Suzuki Sidekick with a
1.6L engine and the 3L30 (180C) due to the complexity of the TCC control system.
CAUSE: Any one or more of the TCC control system components such as the TCC Solenoid, the
Governor Pressure Switch, the Transmission Relay, the ECM, a missing Feed Pipe O-Ring or
a Converter Clutch Control Valve problem, etc., can be the cause of the above complaint.
CORRECTION: The internal adaptation and description of the components used to control converter clutch
apply can be seen in Figures 1 and 2. The bottom pipe coming from the valve body is band
release pressure otherwise known as third gear oil. This ensures that the vehicle will never
have TCC until 3rd gear. When the solenoid is energized this oil is routed through the upper
pipe to the pump cover (Figure 3 and 4) where it strokes the converter clutch control valve
into the lock up position.
In addition to the solenoid receiving 3rd gear oil, a governor pressure switch is utilized to
time control (via speed) a voltage supply to the solenoid. In the example shown in Figures 1
and 2, it can be noticed that the pressure switch is rated to close at 43.5 psi. Also notice that the
solenoid is permanently grounded. Putting this together with considering a properly
operating system, 3rd gear is typically reached by approximately 35 miles per hour. This
means the solenoid will have received 3rd gear oil before governor pressure is high enough to
close the switch ( The idea is to prevent a converter clutch apply on top of the 2-3 shift). Once
governor pressure increases enough to close the switch (40 mph or above), voltage is
supplied to the “already grounded” solenoid. Once energized, third gear oil is allowed to pass
through the solenoid and stroke the converter clutch control valve in the pump (See the
partial hydraulics in Figures 5 and 6).
Figures 7 through 10 are typical wiring diagrams which reveal the external electronics
controlling the voltage supply to the transmission. Using a 1995 Suzuki Sidekick as an
example, the Main Relay can be located under the dash, while the Transmission Relay is
located in the right side of the engine compartment forward of the battery as seen in Figure
11. These relay locations are very similar with the GEO Tracker as well as the ECM being
located under the dash, high left of the steering column.
The wiring diagrams in Figures 7 through 10 indicate that the voltage supply to the
Transmission Relay coil comes from the Main Relay. The ECM will ground the
Transmission Relay after the vehicle is at operating temperature and the vehicle is moving.
With the Transmission Relay coil energized, power from the Stop Lamp Switch is supplied to
the transmission through a White Wire where it waits for the governor pressure switch to
close at which time the solenoid becomes energized. It is noted in the wiring schematics that
the Blue Wire is not used with 1991 and later vehicles.
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3L30 (180C TRIMATIC)

NO TCC APPLICATION
CORRECTION 1989 and 1990 vehicles had this wire returning to the ECM as “governor pressure switch feed
continued: back” informing the ECM of the Governor Switch state, whether it closed or not. A code 42
could be produced with these vehicles if voltage on the Blue Wire to the ECM remains hot at
all times indicating a short to power. For 1991 and later, the wire remains in the harness but
does not connect to the ECM.
Mechanically there could be a defective solenoid, a malfunctioning governor pressure

switch, the o-ring left off the pump end of the feed pipe, the bore plug which retains the
convert clutch control valve is not sealing, the valve is stuck or the converter has failed.
Electronically a bad splice could occur in the voltage feed circuit from the Main Relay to the
Transmission Relay, a defective Transmission Relay, wiring problems from the relay to the
ECM or from the relay to the transmission, internal transmission wiring problems, a
defective ECT sensor, Stop Lamp Switch, VSS, TPS, CMP or ECM.
The first step in diagnosing a no TCC is to check for any DTC’s which may point you in an
electrical direction. Another step would be to drive the vehicle at 45 miles per hour checking
for voltage to appear on the white wire. The meter could be easily attached to the white wire
from under the hood as there is a joint connector that can be located under the throttle body.
While driving the vehicle voltage should become present. If voltage is never seen, an external
electrical problem exists (Transmission Relay, Stop Lamp Switch, wiring, ECM, ECT, VSS,
TPS or CMP). If voltage is observed, all the external electrical components are working. Plug
the connector back in to the transmission and repeat the test checking the blue wire for
voltage. If voltage is seen, there is an internal mechanical problem with the converter, the oil
pipes or the solenoid (See Figures 12 and 13 for solenoid bench test procedures). If voltage is
not seen on the blue wire, the governor pressure switch is defective.
In 1995, a bulletin was issued concerning a TCC Chuggle/Hunting condition that was caused
by the governor pressure switch opening and closing during vehicle speeds between 40-45
mph. To correct this condition, a Time Delay Module kit was produced to be installed by the
Transmission Relay under the hood. This module delayed the voltage supply to the
transmission as an attempt to ensure that with increased vehicle speed, the governor pressure
would also increase past the threshold of the governor pressure switch eliminating the
open/close toggle. The part number for this Time Delay Module kit is 96041311. The Time
Delay Module has a red wire coming out of one terminal with an open terminal along side of
it. The white wire coming out of the transmission relay is removed and connected to the open
terminal on the Time Delay Module. The red wire is then placed into the Transmission Relay
where the white wire was previously located. This places the module in series between the
relay and the transmission. The module is then clipped onto the nearby A/C fan relay.
Vehicles with A/C, the kit also includes a rubber holding fixture designed to slide onto a tab
on the fuse box which the Time Delay Module can then be attached to.
Starting with late production 1995 Tracker and Sidekicks, the governor pressure switch was
eliminated altogether giving TCC control entirely over to the PCM.
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NO TCC APPLICATION
43.5 PSI GOVERNOR

PRESSURE SWITCH
43.5
TO CONVERTER
CLUTCH
CONTROL
VALVE
TCC SOLENOID
BAND RELEASE PRESSURE
ASSEMBLY
(3RD GEAR OIL)
Figure 1
CASE CONNECTOR
(INTERNAL VIEW)
1 2 POWER IN
FROM RELAY
3 4
GOVERNOR PRESSURE
SWITCH 43.5
UNUSED WIRE
(1991 AND LATER)
TCC SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
3RD GEAR OIL IN PIPE

(SERVO RELEASE PRESSURE)
SOLENOID CIRCUIT OIL OUT PIPE

(TO CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL
VALVE IN THE PUMP COVER)
GROUND WIRE Copyright © 2005 ATSG
Figure 2
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NO TCC APPLICATION
PUMP END OF
CONVERTER CLUTCH
SIGNAL OIL PIPE
DO NOT LEAVE THIS

SMALL O-RING OUT
Figure 3
THE CONVERTER
CLUTCH SIGNAL
OIL PIPE & O-RING
GO INTO THIS
HOLE TO STROKE
THE CONVERTER
CLUTCH CONTROL
VALVE
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Figure 4
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NO TCC APPLICATION
TCC OFF
LUBE
SERVO RELEASE PRESSURE GOVERNOR PRESSURE

(3rd Gear Oil) (0 psi)
TCC
RELEASE
PRESSURE
EXHAUST
BLOCKED
x VOLTAGE FROM
RELAY
CONVERTER
CLUTCH CONTROL
VALVE
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
VALVE
x
LOW & REVERSE
BOOST CIRCUIT
MODULATOR BOOST
CIRCUIT
SUMP
Figure 5
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NO TCC APPLICATION
TCC ON
LUBE
SERVO RELEASE PRESSURE GOVERNOR PRESSURE

(3rd Gear Oil) (43.5 psi)
TCC
RELEASE
PRESSURE
EXHAUST
OPENED
x VOLTAGE FROM
RELAY
CONVERTER
CLUTCH CONTROL
VALVE
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
VALVE
x
LOW & REVERSE
BOOST CIRCUIT
MODULATOR BOOST
CIRCUIT
SUMP
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NO TCC APPLICATION
IGNITION OFF
Ignition Switch
Voltage Supply
Main Relay
Under left side or center of dash
1 3
Main Relay
2 4 Control
Hot at
Stoplamp all times
Switch
TCC Relay Various
Right Side of engine compartment other
forward of battery components
1 3
TCC Relay
2 4 Control
ECM
White Wire Blue Wire

91 and above
not used
2 4
Governor
Pressure
Switch
TCC
Solenoid
1 Transmission 3
Figure 6
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NO TCC APPLICATION
IGNITION ON AT IDLE
Ignition Switch
Voltage Supply
Main Relay
1 3
Main Relay
2 4 Control
Hot at
Stoplamp all times
Switch
TCC Relay Various
1 3
TCC Relay
2 4 Control
ECM

91 and above
not used
2 4
Governor
Pressure
Switch
TCC
Solenoid
1 Transmission 3
Figure 8
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NO TCC APPLICATION
VEHICLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE

AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH OR MORE.
Ignition Switch
Voltage Supply
Main Relay
1 3
Main Relay
2 4 Control
Hot at
Stoplamp all times
Switch
TCC Relay Various
1 3
TCC Relay
2 4 Control
ECM

91 and above
not used
2 4
Governor
Pressure
Switch
TCC
Solenoid
1 Transmission 3
Figure 9
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NO TCC APPLICATION
VEHICLE AT PROPER OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

AND THE GOVERNOR PRESSURE HAS CLOSED THE SWITCH.
Ignition Switch
Voltage Supply
Main Relay
1 3
Main Relay
2 4 Control
Hot at
Stoplamp all times
Switch
TCC Relay Various
1 3
TCC Relay
2 4 Control
ECM

91 and above
not used
2 4
Governor
Pressure
Switch
TCC
Solenoid
1 Transmission 3
Figure 10
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BATTERY
TRANSMISSION RELAY
NOTE: The example above is 1995 Suzuki Sidekick Copyright © 2005 ATSG
Figure 11
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TCC SOLENOID TEST
WITH THE SOLENOID ENERGIZED, SQUEEZE FLUID INTO THE SOLENOID FLUID
CHAMBER FROM AN OIL BOTTLE THROUGH THE UPPER PIPE HOLE WHILE THE
LOWER PIPE HOLE IS BLOCKED
OIL
BOTTLE
PLUG
+
FLUID SHOULD NOT
LEAK OUT OF THE
EXHAUST CIRCUIT
Figure 12
WITH THE SOLENOID DE-ENERGIZED, SQUEEZE FLUID INTO THE SOLENOID FLUID
CHAMBER FROM AN OIL BOTTLE THROUGH THE UPPER PIPE HOLE WHILE THE
LOWER PIPE HOLE IS BLOCKED
OIL
BOTTLE
PLUG
+
FLUID SHOULD
LEAK OUT OF THE
EXHAUST CIRCUIT
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Mechanically there could be a defective solenoid, a malfunctioning governor pressure

43.5 PSI GOVERNOR

TCC SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

3RD GEAR OIL IN PIPE

SOLENOID CIRCUIT OIL OUT PIPE

DO NOT LEAVE THIS

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SERVO RELEASE PRESSURE GOVERNOR PRESSURE

SERVO RELEASE PRESSURE GOVERNOR PRESSURE

White Wire Blue Wire

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White Wire Blue Wire

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VEHICLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE

White Wire Blue Wire

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VEHICLE AT PROPER OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

White Wire Blue Wire

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TCC SOLENOID TEST

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