Section 255 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E (Troubleshooting))
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Troubleshooting
- Symptoms - Automatic Transmission
- Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure
- Line Pressure Check Procedure
- Road Test Procedure
- Torque Converter Diagnosis Procedure
- Flexplate/Torque Converter Vibration Test
- Noise and Vibration Analysis
- Clutch Plate Diagnosis
- Engine Coolant/Water in Transmission
- Fluid Leak Diagnosis
- Case Porosity Repair
- Shift Solenoid Leak Test
- Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J 45096)
- Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J 35944-A)
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks
- High or Low Line Pressure
- Inaccurate/Inconsistent Shift Points
- Harsh Shifts
- No Reverse or Slips in Reverse
- No First Gear, Slips in First Gear
- No Second Gear, Slips in Second Gear
- No Third Gear, Slips in Third Gear
- Second Gear Only
- No Fourth Gear, or Slips in Fourth Gear
- Loss of Drive
- Loss of Power
- Engine Stall
- First and Second Gears Only
- Third and Fourth Gears Only
- First and Fourth Gears Only
- Second and Third Gears Only
- No Park
- Ratcheting Noise
- No Engine Braking; All Manual Ranges
- No Engine Braking; Manual Second - Second Gear
- No Engine Braking; Manual First - First Gear
- Drives in Neutral
- No Gear Selection
- Shift Indicator Indicates Wrong Gear Selection
- Fluid Foaming
- Vibration
- Noise
- No Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Release
- Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Apply with Cold Engine
- Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Shudder