Kia Optima: Hydraulic System / Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (OD/C_VFS)
		
		
		Specifications
	
		
		Item  
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		Specification  
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		Control type  
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		N/H (Normal High)  
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		Control pressure (kpa (kgf/cm², psi))  
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		0 - 1,569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57)  
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		Currency (mA)  
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		0 - 1,100  
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		Coil resistance(Ω)  
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		5.3 ± 0.3  
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Description and operation
	
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		 Overdrive clutch control solenoid valve is a Variable Force Solenoid 
		(VFS) type.  
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		 When TCM supplies variable current to solenoid valve, hydraulic pressure 
		of underdrive brake is controlled by solenoid valve.  
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Overdrive clutch control 
solenoid valve operation table 
	
		
		   
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		OD/C_VFS  
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		N/H  
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		N, P  
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		1  
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		Δ  
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		2  
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		●  
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		3  
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		●  
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		4  
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		5  
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		6  
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		R  
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● : Connected status 
Δ : Connected at vehicle speed above 8km/h 
Components and components location

	
		1. Valve Body Cover  
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		8. SS-A ON/OFF Solenoid Valve
		 
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		2. Valve Body Gasket  
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		9. Torque Converter Control Solenoid 
		Valve  
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		3. Main Harness  
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		10. Line Pressure Control Solenoid 
		Valve  
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		4. 26 Brake Control Solenoid 
		Valve  
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		11. Support Bracket  
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		5. 35R Clutch Control Solenoid 
		Valve  
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		12. Support Bracket  
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		6. Underdrive Brake Control Solenoid 
		Valve  
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		7. Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid 
		Valve  
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Repair procedures
	
		| 1. | 
		
		 The automatic transaxle system can be more quickly diagnosed for troubles 
		by using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS).  
		KDS provides the following information.  
		
			
				| (1) | 
				
				 Self diagnosis : Inspects and displays diagnostic trouble code 
				(DTC)  
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				| (2) | 
				
				 Sensor data : Checks the system input/output value status  
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				| (3) | 
				
				 Forced operation : Checks the system operating status  
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				| (4) | 
				
				 Additional function : Controls system options, zero point adjustment 
				and other functions 
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		| 1. | 
		
		 Switch "OFF" ignition.  
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		| 2. | 
		
		 Remove the air cleaner assembly. 
		(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air cleaner")  
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		| 3. | 
		
		 Remove the battery and battery tray.  
		(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")  
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		| 4. | 
		
		 Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A). 
		
		  
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		| 5. | 
		
		 Measure the resistance between power terminal (10) and signal terminal 
		(7).  
		
			
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				 Specification : 5.3 ± 0.3 Ω 
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				 Automatic transaxle is composed of delicate components. Be careful 
				not to cause any damage on the component in the course of assembly 
				and disassembly.  
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				 Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get 
				into the automatic transaxle.  
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				 Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent 
				foreign substance from getting into the transaxle.  
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		| 1. | 
		
		 Remove the under cover. 
		(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")  
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		| 2. | 
		
		 Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then 
		reinstall the drain plug. 
		
			
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				 Tightening torque:  
				33.3 - 43.1 N·m (3.4 - 4.4 kgf·m, 24.6 - 31.8 lb·ft) 
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						 The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with 
						a new one. (Do not reuse it. 
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						 Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) can be reused. Collect 
						it using a clean 10-liter beaker.  
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		| 3. | 
		
		 Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. 
		(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air cleaner")  
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		| 4. | 
		
		 Remove the fixing clip (A) and the air breather hose (B). 
		
			
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				 Tightening torque:  
				9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft) 
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		| 5. | 
		
		 Separate the ATF cooler hose (A). 
		
		  
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		| 6. | 
		
		 Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts. 
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		| 7. | 
		
		 Remove the valve body cover (A) by loosening bolts. 
		
			
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				 Tightening torque:  
				11.8 - 13.7 N·m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf·m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb·ft) 
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		| 8. | 
		
		 Remove the main harness (A) after removing the bolts. 
		
			
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				 Tightening torque:  
				9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft) 
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		| 9. | 
		
		 Remove solenoid valve support bracket (A) after loosening the bolts. 
		
			
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				 Tightening torque:  
				9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft) 
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		| 10. | 
		
		 Remove the solenoid valve fixing pin (A) and loosen the valve body mounting 
		bolt (B). 
		
			
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				 Tightening torque:  
				9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft) 
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		| 11. | 
		
		 Remove the overdrive clutch control solenoid valve (A). 
		
		  
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		| 1. | 
		
		 Install in the reverse order of removal.  
		
			
				
				
				
					
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						 The existing valve body cover gasket (A) must be replaced 
						with a new one. (Do not reuse it.) 
						
						  
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						 Check the code (oil pressure characteristics value) at 
						the first before installing the solenoid valve.  
						
						  
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		| 2. | 
		
		 Perform the procedures below after installing. 
		
			
				| (1) | 
				
				 Refill the automatic transaxle with fluid.  
				(Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")  
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				| (2) | 
				
				 Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS. Disconnecting 
				the battery negative terminal will not clear the DTCs. Clear DTCs 
				using the KDS at all times.  
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				| (3) | 
				
				 Reset the automatic transaxle adaptive values using the KDS.
				 
				
				  
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				| (4) | 
				
				 Perform the oil pressure characteristics input procedure using 
				the KDS.  
				(Refer to Hydraulic System - "Oil pressure characteristics input")
				 
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				| (5) | 
				
				 Check for leakage of coolant or fluid from hose connection during 
				engine start.  
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				| (6) | 
				
				 Perform the TCM adaptive values learning procedure. 
				(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "Adjustment")
				 
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   Specifications
	
		Specification
	
	
		
		Item 
		
		
		Specification 
		
	
	
		
		Control type 
		
		
		N/H (Normal High) 
		
	
	
		
		Control pressure (kpa (kgf/cm², p ...
   
 
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		Item 
		
		
		Specification 
		
	
	
		
		Control type 
		
		
		N/H (Normal High) 
		
	
	
		
		Control pressure (kpa (kgf/cm², p ...
   
 
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