INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Does not Move (Forward or Backward): Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check the hydraulic pressure.
Measure the hydraulic pressure of each element when the transaxle is in 1st, 2nd or reverse. Check if each hydraulic pressure is within the standard value. Refer to HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST . If some elements pressures are within the standard value and some are not, recheck the symptom.

Q: Are all pressures within the standard value?

YES : Check transmission fluid level and condition. If not OK, repair or replace as necessary, then recheck symptom. If OK, go to Step 3.

NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Disassemble and clean the valve body.
Check the O-ring installation bolts for looseness and valve body for damage. Repair or replace the faulty parts. Refer to VALVE BODY .

Replace the valve body assembly if the damages are thought to be irreparable. Then check the symptom.

Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO: Go to Step 4.

Fig 1: Identifying Valve Body Assembly
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
STEP 3. Check the transaxle power train components.
Disassemble the transaxle and check the planetary carrier and output shaft, etc. Repair or replace the damaged parts. Refer to TRANSAXLE , Planetary Gear P.21D-66, Output Shaft P.21D-70, Differential P.21D-73. Then check the symptom.

Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO: Go to Step 5.

Fig 2: Locating Output Shaft
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STEP 4. Check the oil pump.
1. Remove the transaxle assembly.
2. Check the oil pump (incorrect installation, damage and etc.) and replace the oil pump assembly if necessary (The oil pump cannot be disassembly). Refer to TRANSAXLE . Then check the symptom.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO: Go to Step 5.

Fig 3: Locating Oil Pump Assembly
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
STEP 5. Replace the PCM.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO: Start over at Step 1.