NO.16 SHIFT CONCERN: SOFT/SLIPPING 1-2 SHIFT [LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]


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Shift concern: soft/slipping 1-2 shift

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Powertrain control system malfunction
• Control valve body malfunction
2/4 band and servo component malfunction
• Forward OWC component malfunction
• Forward clutch component malfunction
• Low OWC component malfunction
• Low/reverse 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
- Transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor
Yes
Perform OBD test
Perform DTC troubleshooting
No
Go to the next step
2
Control valve body
• Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
- Bolts are not tightened to the specification
- Gaskets are damaged
- 2/4 accumulator piston plug and seal (also soft 3-4 shift), main regulator valve, or line modulator valve (also soft 3-4 shift) are stuck, damaged, or misassembled
- Hydraulic passages are damaged
- Pressure tap plate/gasket is damaged
- Separator plates are damaged
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
3
2/4 band and servo component
• Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
- Piston seals or piston bore are damaged, or missing
- Servo rod or rod bore is damaged
- 2/4 band and/or reverse clutch drum component are worn, damaged, or misassembled
- Springs are damaged
- Servo cover and seal are damaged
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
4
Forward OWC component (Slips in first gear)
• Is the forward OWC component damaged or not holding?
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
5
Forward clutch component (Slip in first gear)
• Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
- Seals are damaged
- Return spring is damaged
- Friction elements are damaged
- Pump support seals #3, #4 are damaged
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
6
Low OWC component
• Is the low OWC component damaged or slipping?
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
7
Low/reverse clutch component
• Is there any severe friction damage?
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
8
Transaxle case
• Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
- Band anchor is damaged
- Porosity/leakage in servo apply/servo release circuits
Yes
Service if necessary
No
The malfunction is not in the automatic transaxle
Go to the engine symptom troubleshooting
9
• Verify the test results.
- If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
- If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair 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.