Poor Acceleration; Flares When Starting Off In D And R

Poor acceleration; flares when starting off in D and R

Low ATF level

Shift cable broken or out of adjustment

ATF pump worn or binding

Regulator valve stuck or spring worn

Stator shaft worn or damaged

ATF strainer clogged

Torque converter one-way clutch defective

Torque converter check valve defective

Shift valve E defective

Notes

Check the ATF level, and check the ATF cooler line for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, clean the ATF cooler lines.

Notes

Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the selector control lever.

Notes

Check the stall speed A/T Stall Speed Test.

Notes

Check the line pressure A/T Pressure Test.

Notes

Improper alignment of the ATF pump and torque converter housing may cause the ATF pump seizure. The symptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high pitched squeak.

Notes

Check the regulator valve in the regulator valve body for free movement, and check the valve springs for wear and damage.

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Check the stator shaft splines for wear and damage.

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Check the ATF strainer for debris. If the strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused the debris. If no cause for contamination is found, replace the torque converter.

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Check the torque converter check valve in the main valve body for free movement, and check the valve spring for wear and damage.

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Check the shift valve E in the main valve body for free movement, and check the valve spring for wear and damage.

Notes

Replace the torque converter.