STEP
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INSPECTION
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ACTION
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1
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Powertrain control system
• Are there any malfunctions with the following?
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- Electrical input/output
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- Vehicle wiring harness
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- PCM
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- Electrical pressure control (EPC) solenoid
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- Transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor
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Yes
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Perform OBD test
Perform DTC troubleshooting
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No
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Go to the next step
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2
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Control valve body
• Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
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- Bolts are not tightened to the specification
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- Gasket leaks
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- Line modulator valve, 2/4 accumulator valve plug and seal (also soft 1-2 shift), are stuck, damaged, or misassembled
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- Pressure tap plate/gasket leaks
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- Hydraulic passages are damaged
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- Separator plates are damaged, or the orifice is blocked
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Yes
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Service if necessary
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No
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Go to the next step
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3
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2/4 band and servo component
• Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
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- 2/4 Band and/or reverse clutch drum component are worn, damaged, or misassembled
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- Piston seals or piston bore is damaged or missing
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- Servo cover or seal is damaged
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- Servo rod or rod bore is damaged
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- Springs are damaged
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Yes
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Service if necessary
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No
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Go to the next step
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4
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Direct clutch component
(There may also be third gear slipping)
• Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
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- Seals are damaged or missing
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- Pistons are damaged
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- Inspect the check ball for damage, loss, or leakage
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- Return spring is damaged
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- Friction elements are damaged
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Yes
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Service if necessary
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No
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Go to the next step
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5
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Transaxle case
• Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
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- Band anchor is damaged
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- Leakage in the servo apply and servo release
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Yes
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Service if necessary
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No
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The malfunction is not in the automatic transaxle
Go to the engine symptom troubleshooting
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6
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• Verify the test results.
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- If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
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- If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
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• If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.
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• If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the PCM.
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