Inspection Procedure 1: The Vehicle Does Not Run at Any Range

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: The vehicle does not run at any range.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CONDITION:)
^ Malfunction of the engine
^ Insufficient transmission fluid level
^ Poor adjustment of transaxle control cable
^ Malfunction of the torque converter
^ Malfunction of the valve body assembly
^ A/T failure: Hydraulic system (valve body assembly, oil pump), driving force transmission system (parking mechanism, clutch/brake, gears)

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the engine performance.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the failure, and perform adjustment.

STEP 2. Check the transaxle control cable.
Check the installation status of transaxle control cable and transmission range switch.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust the installation status of transaxle control cable and transmission range switch.

STEP 3. Check the transmission fluid.
Check the transmission fluid for seizure, fouling, and foreign material.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 7.

STEP 4. Check the transmission fluid level.
Check if the transmission fluid level is adequate.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Check and repair the leakage point of the transmission fluid, add the transmission fluid, and then go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Perform a hydraulic test. Hydraulic Pressure Tests

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 6.
NO: Go to Step 7.

STEP 6. Replace the torque converter.

Q:Is the failure resolved?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Go to Step 7.

STEP 7. Remove the transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
Disassemble and check the transaxle assembly to check if there is a foreign material inside.

Q:Is the check result satisfactory?
YES: Replace the transaxle assembly.
NO: Replace the failure part.