FixVault

Automatic Transaxle System - General Information: Troubleshooting: Notes

Fault Diagnosis

Features a fail-safe mechanism that provides "limp-home" 4th gear hold to enable the vehicle to be driven to the owner's home or dealer shop.

NOTE:
  • Fail-Safe:  The TCM provides 4th gear hold and Reverse gear in the event of a malfunction.
  • Limp Home:  Maintains minimal functionality (Drive(4th gear hold), Reverse) in the event of a malfunction, making it possible for the vehicle to reach the dealer shop.

Troubleshooting

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble symptom Suspect area Remedy
Shift delay Damaged clutch / brake Replace the brake or clutch.
Faulty hydraulic control Inspect the solenoid valve.
Faulty hydraulic supply Check the fluid level.
Not performed TCM learning TCM learning is required.
Vibration of the vehicle when shifting Damaged clutch / brake Replace the brake or clutch.
Not performed TCM learning TCM learning is required.
Faulty hydraulic control Inspect the solenoid valve.
Faulty hydraulic supply Check the fluid level.
Fixed gear (shift impossible) Faulty hydraulic control Inspect the solenoid valve.
Replace the solenoid valve or valve body.
Faulty harness & connector connection Check the harness & connector of transaxle.
Faulty TCM Replace the TCM.
Faulty CAN Communication Inspect the CAN communication line.
limited gear (shift possible) Faulty inhibitor switch Inspect the inhibitor switch.
Faulty input & output speed sensor Inspect the input & output speed sensor.
Faulty harness & connector connection Check the harness & connector of transaxle.
Poor acceleration Faulty hydraulic control Inspect the solenoid valve.
Faulty hydraulic supply Check the fluid level.
Faulty oil pump Replace the oil pump.