Symptoms - Automatic Transmission

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Diagnostic Category	Diagnostic Information
The following table consists of nine diagnostic categories that are located in the left hand column. Using this column, choose the appropriate category based on the operating conditions of the vehicle or transmission. After selecting a category, use the right hand column to locate the specific symptom diagnostics information.
Fluid Diagnosis: This category contains the following topics: Fluid condition - appearance, contaminants, smell, overheating Line pressure - high or low Fluid leaks	Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure . Refer to Fluid Pressure High or Low . Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis . Refer to Automatic Transmission Overheating .
Noise and Vibration Diagnosis: This category contains the following topics: Ratcheting noise Noise - drive gear, final drive, whine, growl, rattle, buzz, popping Vibration	Refer to Noise and Vibration Analysis . Refer to Buzz Noise or High Frequency Rattle Sound . Refer to Popping Noise . Refer to Whine Noise Varying with RPM or Fluid Pressure . Refer to Noise in Random Ranges .
Range Performance Diagnosis: This category contains the following topics: Drives in Neutral No Park No Drive Shift selector indicator does not match transmission gear range	Refer to No Drive in All Ranges . Refer to Drives with Selector Lever in Position N .
Shift Quality Feel Diagnosis: This category contains the following topics: Harsh, soft or slipping shifts Harsh, soft or delayed engagement Shift shudder, Flare or tie-up No engine braking	Refer to Harsh Shifts . Refer to Harsh Shift 4 to 5, or 5 to 4 . Refer to Harsh Shift D to R . Refer to Degraded 1-2 and 2-1 Shifts . Refer to Degraded 2-3 and 3-2 Shifts . Refer to Slips or Shudders in First Gear . Refer to Degraded 4-5 Shift . Refer to No Engine Braking in Second Gear . Refer to No Engine Braking in First, Second, and Third Gear . Refer to No Engine Braking in Third Gear . Refer to No Engine Braking . Refer to No Engine Braking in First Gear .
Shift Pattern: This category contains the following topics: One forward gear only Two forward gears only Third gear only Gear missing or slipping No upshift or slipping No downshifts Non- First gear start	Refer to First and Second Gears Only . Refer to First Gear Only . Refer to First, Fourth, and Fifth Gears Only . Refer to Winter Mode Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative . Refer to Second and Third Gears Only . Refer to Fifth Gear Only . Refer to No Reverse or Slips in Reverse . Refer to Slips while Shifting . Refer to No Second Gear . Refer to No Third Gear . Refer to No First Gear . Refer to No Fourth Gear, or Slips in Fourth Gear . Refer to No Fifth Gear . Refer to Slips while Shifting .
Shift Speed Diagnosis: This category consists of the following topic: Inaccurate or inconsistent shift points	Refer to Inaccurate Shift Points . Refer to Sport Mode Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative .
Torque Converter Diagnosis: This category contains the following topics: Torque converter diagnosis TCC does not apply TCC does not release TCC apply/release quality	Refer to Torque Converter Diagnosis Procedure . Refer to No Engagement of Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) . Refer to Harsh Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Apply .
Indicator ON or Message Center Displays Message: This category contains the following topics: Change transmission fluid light ON Service transmission light ON Transmission hot idle engine light ON Snow flake light ON Sport light ON	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages . Refer to Sport/Economy Mode Operation . Refer to Winter Mode Operation .
If Symptom Not Found	Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure . Refer to Road Test Procedure . Refer to Line Pressure Check Procedure .