Diagnostic Routines

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OTHER CONCERNS TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL

Possible Component	Reference/Action
286 - ROUTINE
Low Transmission Fluid Level
Axle shaft seal leaking	Install new axle shaft seals. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL SEALS - LH and DIFFERENTIAL SEALS - RH .
Fluid pan leaking	Reseal the transmission fluid pan.
Torque converter hub seal leaking	Install a new torque converter hub seal. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER HUB SEAL .
Transmission fluid cooler lines leaking	Install new transmission fluid cooler line O-rings.
Manual control lever seal leaking	Install a new manual control lever seal. Refer to MANUAL CONTROL LEVER SHAFT AND SEAL .
Transmission fluid drain plug leaking	Install a new transmission fluid drain plug seal.

OTHER CONCERNS TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION

Possible Component	Reference/Action
287 - ROUTINE
Transmission Fluid Burnt or Contaminated
Internal components damaged (clutch plate material)	Install a new transaxle. Refer to TRANSAXLE .

OTHER CONCERNS TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE

Possible Component	Reference/Action
288 - ROUTINE
Shifting and Driveability Concerns
Transmission control module not at current software level	Reflash the transmission control module to current software level.

ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS NO FORWARD AND/OR NO REVERSE

Possible Component	Reference/Action
207 - ROUTINE
No Forward, No Reverse, No Forward or Reverse
Shift linkage damaged or out of position	Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . Using a diagnostic tool, check shift lever position.
Incorrect neutral switch position	Carry out neutral position learning. Refer to NEUTRAL POSITION LEARNING . Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector. If concern still exists, this indicates an internal mechanical problem. Connect the TCM and carry out pressure checks. If concern is resolved by disconnect the TCM, this indicates an electrical concern. Install a new TCM. Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) . Check wiring harness (external and internal) valve body connections.
Halfshafts broken	Inspect for damaged or broken halfshafts. Refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .

ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS HARSH

Possible Component	Reference/Action
208 - ROUTINE
Harsh Engagements
Initial learn values wrong	Carry out transmission control module (TCM) initial learning procedure. Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) INITIAL LEARNING .
Damaged internal transaxle components causing high or low pressures	Carry out pressure test. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES .
Damaged or malfunctioning solenoids	Carry out pinpoint test. Refer to PINPOINT TESTS - NON OSC EQUIPPED VEHICLE .

ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS SOFT

Possible Component	Reference/Action
209 - ROUTINE
Soft Engagements
Initial learn values wrong	Carry out transmission control module (TCM) initial learning procedure. Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) INITIAL LEARNING .
Damaged internal transaxle components causing high or low pressures	Carry out pressure test. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES .
Damaged or malfunctioning solenoids	Carry out pinpoint test. Refer to PINPOINT TESTS - NON OSC EQUIPPED VEHICLE .

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH OPERATIONS CONCERNS DOES NOT APPLY

Possible Component	Reference/Action
240 - ROUTINE
Torque Converter Does Not Apply
Damaged or malfunctioning solenoid	Carry out pinpoint test. Refer to PINPOINT TESTS - NON OSC EQUIPPED VEHICLE . Install a new main control valve body. Refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
Damaged or disconnected wire harness	Inspect wire harness. Check connections to the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid.
Damaged or malfunctioning torque converter	Install a new torque converter. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER .

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH OPERATIONS CONCERNS CYCLING/SHUTTER/CHATTERS

Possible Component	Reference/Action
242 - ROUTINE
Torque Converter Cycling, Shudders or Chatters
Damaged or malfunctioning TCC solenoid	Install a new main control valve body. Refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
Damaged or disconnected wire harness	Inspect wire harness. Check connections to the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid.
Damaged or malfunctioning torque converter	Install a new torque converter. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER .