Evaluation of the Transaxle

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

During the road test, use the following driving methods to diagnose the problem.
- Start the engine.
- Evaluate the noise in NEUTRAL while the vehicle is parked.
  - Check whether the noise is present.
  - With the parking brake engaged, move the selector lever to DRIVE. Apply very slight pressure to the throttle and note if the noise level is reduced.
  - With the vehicle in PARK, check whether the noise is present as the engine speed is increased. If the noise reduces, note the engine speed at which this occurs.
- Listen for any change in noise while changing engine RPM.
- Drive the vehicle and allow it to shift through all of the gear ranges, including reverse. Listen for any change in noise in a particular gear.
- Drive the vehicle in the gear in which the noise is most noticeable. Listen for any change in noise.
- Drive the vehicle in the gear in which the noise is most noticeable and shift the transaxle into NEUTRAL. Allow the vehicle to coast. Note any change in noise.
Compare the road test results with the symptom charts. It is a list of conditions that are typical faults into which the transaxle will fall:
Go to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .