January 01, 2013

Toyota/Lexus U151E, U151F, U250E Solenoid Identification

The four linear solenoids look nearly identical when installed in the valve body. Reference the porting differences between SL1, SLT and SL2/SL3 (identical) for correct identification.

NameDescriptionNumber of SlotsResistance (at 68°F)FunctionConnector Info
SL1
Pressure Control A
PWM*2 Connector-side
3 Opposite-side
5-6 OhmsClutch ControlBlack, 2-terminal
SL2
Pressure Control B
PWM*4 Connector-side
1 Opposite-side
5-6 OhmsClutch ControlBlack, 2-terminal
SL3
Pressure Control C
PWM*4 Connector-side
1 Opposite-side
5-6 OhmsClutch ControlBlack, 2-terminal
SLT
Pressure Control D
PWM*5 Connector-side
0 Opposite-side
5-6 OhmsLine Pressure RiseBlack or Tan, 2-terminal
DSL
TCC Solenoid
On/Off**-11-13 OhmsLockupReddish-brown
S4
Shift Solenoid D
On/Off**-11-13 OhmsShift SolenoidBlack, 1 wire
SR
Shift Solenoid E
On/Off**-11-13 OhmsShift SolenoidBlack, 1 wire

*Powered & grounded by computer
**Powered by ECM & grounded through solenoid

Solenoid Internal Harness & Connector ID
TerminalFunctionInternal Wire Color
1THO (Temp +)Orange
2SLT+Green
3S4+Yellow
4SL3+Red
5SL2+Green
6SL1+White
7E2(Temp-)Orange
8SLT-Grey
9SR+Purple
10DSL+Light Blue
11SL3-Blue
12SL2-Brown
13SL1-Black


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