Preliminary Inspection
- Ensure vehicle is thoroughly road tested to verify driver's complaint. Determine if problem occurs during upshift, downshift, coasting or engagement. If noise is diagnosed, check if noise is affected by RPM, vehicle speed, gear selection or temperature. Ensure vehicle is at normal operating temperature when checking.
- Inspect fluid level and condition. Visually inspect for vehicle modifications, electronic add-ons, fluid leaks and/or incorrect linkage adjustment. Check for trouble codes before any mechanical repair is performed. See appropriate ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article for trouble code diagnosis and repair procedures. If no trouble codes are present, see applicable symptom diagnosis.
- If the following symptoms are present, it is necessary to complete electronic diagnosis and repair before any mechanical diagnosis and repair is performed. See appropriate ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article for trouble code diagnosis and repair procedures.
- No Reverse
- Harsh Engagement
- All Or Some Shifts Not Present
- Early, Late, Erratic, Soft, Slipping And/Or Harsh Shifting
- No First Gear (In "D" Position).
- No Low Gear.
- No Torque Converter Clutch
- Torque Converter Clutch Always Engaged
- Poor Vehicle Performance
- Engine Will Not Crank
- Transaxle Overheating
- No Engine Braking In Low ("L")
- No Engine Braking In Second ("2")