Inspection Procedure 7

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: The clutch slips when the vehicle starts or during gear shift.

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

- Poor adjustment of transaxle control cable

- Inadequate transmission fluid level

- A/T failure: Hydraulic system (valve body assembly), driving force transmission system (clutch/brake)

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the transaxle control cable. [When the clutch slips at vehicle start]

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

Q. Is the check result normal?

YES Go to Step 2.
NO Adjust the installation status of transaxle control cable and transmission range switch. Refer to Adjustments.
STEP 2. Check the transmission fluid.

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

Q. Is the check result normal?

YES Go to Step 3.
NO Go to Step 5.
STEP 3. Check the transmission fluid level.

Check if the transmission fluid level is adequate.

Q. Is the check result normal?

YES Go to Step 4.
NO Check and repair the leakage point of the transmission fluid, add the transmission fluid, and then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Perform a hydraulic test.

Refer to Hydraulic Pressure Test.

Q. Is the check result normal?

YES The procedure is complete.
NO Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. 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.