NO.8 SHIFT CONCERN: ERRATIC[LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]


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Shift concern: erratic

POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  ATF
•  Powertrain control system malfunction
•  Vehicle speed input malfunction
•  Control valve body malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
ATF
•  Are there any problems with the following?
―  Level
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
2
Powertrain control system
•  Are there any malfunctions with the following?
―  Electrical input/output
―  Vehicle wiring harness
―  PCM
―  Shift solenoid No.1 (SS1), Shift solenoid No.2 (SS2)
―  Transaxle range (TR) switch
―  Brake switch
―  TCC solenoid
―  Vehicle speedometer sensor (VSS)
―  Throttle position (TP) sensor
―  Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor
―  Electrical pressure control (EPC) solenoid
―  3-2 timing/coasting clutch solenoid (3-2T/CCS)
Yes
Run OBD tests
Perform DTC troubleshooting
No
Go to the next step
3
Vehicle speed input
•  Is the vehicle speedometer sensor drive gear damaged?
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
4
Control valve body
•  Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
―  Bolts are not tightened to the specification
―  Gaskets are damaged
―  3-2 timing valve, 2-4 accumulator valve, servo release shuttle valve, 3-2 control valve are stuck, damaged, or misassembled
―  Solenoid screen is blocked
―  Separator plates are damaged or blocked
―  Pressure tap plate/gasket are damaged
―  Shift solenoid No.1 (SS1), Shift solenoid No.2 (SS2), or 3-2 timing/coasting clutch solenoid (3-2T/CCS) are stuck or damaged
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Refer to the appropriate shift for further diagnosis
5
•  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.