Inspection Procedure 6

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: The torque converter is not locked up.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CONDITION:)

- Poor adjustment of transmission range switch

- Failure of the transmission range switch main unit

- Malfunction of the TCM

- Poor installation of A/T and engine

- Malfunction of the torque converter

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check and adjust the transmission range switch.

Refer to Testing and Inspection, Adjustments.

If the transmission range switch has a failure, replace it, and then check the trouble symptom again.

Q. Is the check result normal?

YES The procedure is complete.
NO Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Replace the TCM.

Q. Is the failure resolved?

YES The procedure is complete.
NO Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the installation position of the transaxle assembly and the engine.

Is the installation of transaxle assembly and the engine normal? Compare and check the axial direction position with the same model vehicle.

Q. Is the check result normal?

YES Go to Step 4.
NO Repair the installation.
STEP 4. Check the transmission fluid.

Check the transmission fluid for burning, fouling, and foreign material.

Q. Is the check result normal?

YES Replace the torque converter.
NO Replace the transaxle assembly..