Chapter 3: Off-Vehicle Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
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| Vehicle does not move in any forward position and reverse positions |
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| Vehicle does not move in R position |
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| No up-shift (1st --> 2nd) | 2nd brake (B3 ) | (1) | ||
| No up-shift (2nd --> 3rd) |
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| No up-shift (3rd --> 4th) | Direct clutch | (1) | ||
| No up-shift (4th --> 5th) | O/D brake (B0 ) | (1) | ||
| No lock-up or No lock-up off | Torque converter clutch | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE | ||
| Harsh engagement (N --> D) |
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| Harsh engagement (N --> R) |
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| Harsh engagement (1 --> 2) | 2nd brake (B3 ) | (1) | ||
| Harsh engagement (2 --> 3) |
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| Harsh engagement (3 --> 4) | Direct clutch (C2 ) | (1) | ||
| Harsh engagement (4 --> 5th) |
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| Harsh engagement (Lock-up) | Torque converter clutch | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE | ||
| Slip or shudder (Forward and reverse: After warm-up) |
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| Slip or shudder (Particular position: Just after engine starts) | Torque converter clutch | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE | ||
| Slip or shudder (R position) |
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| Slip or shudder (1st) |
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| Slip or shudder (2nd) | 2nd brake (B3 ) | (1) | ||
| Slip or shudder (3rd) |
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| Slip or shudder (4th) | Direct clutch | (1) | ||
| Slip or shudder (5th) | O/D brake (B0 ) | (1) | ||
| No engine braking (1st +/- 4th: D position) | O/D direct clutch (Co) | (1) | ||
| No engine braking (1st: L position) | 1st & reverse brake (B4 ) | (1) | ||
| No engine braking (2nd: 2 position) | 2nd brake (B3 ) | (1) | ||
| No engine braking (3rd: 3 position) | 3rd coast brake (B1 ) | (1) | ||
| Poor acceleration (All positions) | Torque converter clutch | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE | ||
| Poor acceleration (5th) |
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| Engine stalls when starting off or stopping | Torque converter clutch | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE | ||
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