NO.2 NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT (NO MOVEMENT)[LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]


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No reverse engagement (no movement)

POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Powertrain control system malfunction
•  Improper pressures
•  Internal or external shift linkage malfunction
•  Control valve body malfunction
•  Oil pump malfunction
•  Reverse clutch component malfunction
•  Low/reverse clutch component malfunction
•  Forward/coasting/direct (F/C/D) clutch cylinder component malfunction
•  Transaxle case malfunction
•  Reverse/fourth gear (REV/4GR) carrier component malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
Powertrain control system
•  Are there any problems with the following?
―  Electrical input/output
―  Vehicle wiring harness
―  PCM
―  Shift solenoid No.1 (SS1) (ON)
―  Transaxle range (TR) switch
Yes
Run OBD tests
Perform DTC troubleshooting
No
Go to the next step
2
Improper pressures
•  Is the line pressure low?
Yes
Go to step 4 to check the following components
Control valve body, oil pump, reverse clutch component, low/reverse clutch component
No
Go to the next step
3
Internal or external shift linkages
•  Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
―  Damage
―  Misadjustment
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to step 9
4
Control valve body
•  Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
―  Bolts are not tightened to the specification
―  Gasket is damaged
―  1-2 shift valve, SS1, main regulator valve, low/reverse modulator valve, low/reverse accumulator piston, pressure tap plate are damaged, missing, stuck, or misassembled
―  Separator plates are damaged
―  Hydraulic passages are damaged
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
5
Oil pump
•  Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
―  Bolts are not tightened to the specification
―  Gasket is damaged
―  Porosity/cross leaks and/or the ball plug is missing, leaking, or the hole is plugged
―  Oil pump support seal rings, #6 and #7, are damaged
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
6
Reverse clutch component
•  Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
―  Seals or piston are damaged
―  Ball check valve is damaged
―  Friction elements worn, severely damaged, or misassembled
―  Piston return spring damaged
―  Reverse clutch hub to F/C/D clutch hub splines are damaged
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
7
Low/reverse clutch component
•  Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
―  Seals or piston are damaged
―  Friction elements are worn or severely damaged
―  Piston return spring is damaged
―  Wave spring is missing
―  Piston bore is damaged
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
8
Forward/coasting/direct clutch cylinder
•  Are any of the reverse seal rings damaged, missing, or misassembled?
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
9
Reverse/fourth (REV/4GR) carrier component
•  Is there any damage?
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
10
Transaxle case
•  Is there any severe cross leakage from the reverse clutch to low/reverse clutch feeds?
Yes
Service if necessary
No
The problem is resolved
11
•  Verify the test results.
―  If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
―  If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
•  If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the PCM.