Inspection Procedure 1

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: The vehicle does not run at any range (including low power).

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. Refer to Adjustments.
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.

Refer to Hydraulic Pressure Test.

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.