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Troubleshooting Guide

Introduction
Most of the automatic transaxle control system is electrically controlled. This often makes it difficult to diagnose intermittent problems in the system. Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with customers who approach you with driveability complaints. The customer is often a good source of information regarding intermittent problems. Through talks with the customer, one can find out what the symptoms are and under what conditions they occur.





Work flow

Troubleshooting item
#: Each troubleshooting item is assigned a number. There are 28 troubleshooting items. Choose the item that most closely corresponds to the actual symptom.

Troubleshooting chart





Description
Further describes symptom. Confirm that chart addresses actual symptom before beginning troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting hints
This describes possible point of malfunction.

Step
This shows order of troubleshooting. Proceed with troubleshooting as indicated.

Inspection
This describes an inspection to quickly determine malfunction of parts.

Action
This recommends appropriate action to take as a result (Yes/No) of INSPECTION.
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