NO.20 SHIFT CONCERN: SOFT/SLIPPING 3–2 SHIFT (AUTOMATIC)[LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]

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Shift concern: soft/slipping 3–2 shift (automatic)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

•  Powertrain control system malfunction

•  Control valve body malfunction

•  Oil pump malfunction

•  2/4 band and servo component malfunction

•  Direct clutch component malfunction

•  Transaxle case malfunction

20	Shift concern: soft/slipping 3–2 shift (automatic)
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Powertrain control system malfunction • Control valve body malfunction • Oil pump malfunction • 2/4 band and servo component malfunction • Direct clutch component malfunction • Transaxle case malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	Powertrain control system • Are there any malfunctions with the following? ― Electrical input/output ― Vehicle wiring harness ― PCM ― Electrical pressure control (EPC) solenoid ― Throttle position (TP) sensor ― Vehicle speedometer sensor (VSS) ― Mass air flow (MAF) sensor ― 3-2 timing/coasting clutch solenoid (3-2T/CCS)	Yes	Perform OBD test Perform DTC troubleshooting (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION[LA4AX-EL (CD4E)].)
1		No	Go to the next step
2	Control valve body • Do any of the following malfunctions exist? ― Bolts are not tightened to the specification ― Gasket is damaged ― 3-2 Timing valve, solenoid regulator valve, 3-2 control valve are stuck, damaged, or misassembled ― 3-2T/CCS solenoid malfunction ― Pressure tap plate/gasket leaks or is damaged ― Separator plates are damaged or blocked	Yes	Service if necessary
2		No	Go to the next step
3	Oil pump • Do any of the following malfunctions exist? ― Bolts are not tightened to the specification ― Gaskets are damaged ― Porosity/cross leaks ― Pump support seal Rings #4, 5, 6 are damaged or misassembled ― Forward to direct passage leaks	Yes	Service if necessary
3		No	Go to the next step
4	2/4 band and servo component • Do any of the following malfunctions exist? ― 2/4 band and/or reverse clutch drum component are damaged, worn, or misassembled ― Servo piston are damaged ― Servo return and cushion springs are damaged, or misassembled ― Springs are damaged or misassembled ― Servo rod is bent or damaged	Yes	Service if necessary
4		No	Go to the next step
5	Direct clutch component • Do any of the following malfunctions exist? ― Return spring is damaged or broken ― Friction elements is damaged or worn ― The check ball is not releasing ― Piston or seal is damaged	Yes	Service if necessary
5		No	Go to the next step
6	Transaxle case • Do any of the following malfunctions exist? ― Band anchor is damaged ― Leakage in the servo apply/release circuits ― Case bore is damaged (Servo Rod)	Yes	Service if necessary
6		No	The malfunction is not in the automatic transaxle Go to the engine symptom troubleshooting (See ENGINE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
7	• 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.