Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Erratic Shifts


1. Low hydraulic pressure.
2. Defective or leaking valve body.
3. Low fluid level.
4. Incorrect gearshift linkage adjustment.
5. Clogged transaxle oil filter.
6. Faulty oil pump.
7. Aerated fluid.
8. Incorrect throttle linkage adjustment.
9. Worn or damaged governor support seal rings.
10. Worn or damaged reaction shaft support seal rings.
11. Faulty governor.
12. Kickdown servo, band or linkage malfunction.
13. Worn or faulty front clutch.
14. Rear clutch dragging.
15. Insufficient clutch plate clearance.
16. High hydraulic pressure.
17. High fluid level.
18. Governor support seal rings worn or broken.
19. Input shaft seal rings worn or broken.