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NO.9 ABNORMAL SHIFTING [JA5AX-EL]

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9 | Abnormal shifting
DESCRIPTION | • Shift incorrectly (incorrect shift pattern).
POSSIBLE CAUSE | • There is a malfunction in signal circuit which controls shifting (Throttle position signal, input/turbine speed sensor, VSS), control valve is stuck, or clutch circuit is stuck. - Clutch slipped, burned • Line pressure low • Incorrect throttle position signal • Malfunction of VSS • Malfunction of input/turbine speed sensor • Malfunction of sensor ground • Malfunction of shift solenoid A, B, or C • Malfunction of TCC solenoid valve • Malfunction of body ground • Misadjustment of accelerator cable • Malfunction of control valve body • Malfunction or misadjustment of TR switch Note • Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.

Diagnostic procedure

STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION
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1 | • Inspect continuity between TCM connector terminals C and Y and transaxle case. • Is there continuity? | Yes | Go to next step.
No | Repair or replace ground circuit.
2 | • Stop engine. • Inspect shift solenoid A, B, or C circuit. • Are they okay? | Yes | Inspect TCM connector terminal for bend, damage, corrosion or poor contact.
No | • Inspect connection of shift solenoid A, B, or C terminal on ATX for bend, damage, corrosion or looseness. • Inspect for shift solenoid mechanical stuck. (See SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [JA5AX-EL].) - If shift solenoids okay, inspect for open or short circuit between TCM connector terminals 2W, 2T, 2X and coupler component terminals I, G, or F.
3 | • Verify test results. - If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. - If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Informations and perform repair or diagnosis. • If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed. • If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM.