CVT System Symptom Troubleshooting Index

NOTE: Do an all DTC check with the HDS, and troubleshoot any DTCs first before following the repair procedures listed in the index.

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
With the vehicle in the ON mode, the shift position indicator displays an improper indication, or it never displays at all	F-CAN communication line error Gauge control module defective TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Transmission range switch circuit Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Control pin broken Control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring worn or damaged	Check the F-CAN communication line (1.5 L engine). Check the F-CAN communication line (2.4 L engine). Check the F-CAN communication line by using the gauge control module self-diagnostic function . Inspect the transmission range switch . Inspect the open or short in the wire between the TCM and transmission range switch. Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the control lever . Check the control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring for wear and damage.
Shift lever cannot be moved from P position/mode while pressing on the brake pedal	Shift lock solenoid defective Shift lock solenoid control circuit Shift lock mechanism defective Transmission range switch defective Transmission range switch circuit Brake pedal position switch circuit Brake pedal position switch defective Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit Accelerator pedal position sensor defective Throttle body defective	Test the shift lock solenoid . Troubleshoot the shift lock system circuit . Inspect the transmission range switch . Inspect the APP sensor signal . Check the throttle body .
HDS does not communicate with the TCM	DLC circuit error TCM defective	Troubleshoot the TCM communication circuit . Troubleshoot the DLC circuit .
Engine does not start	Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Control pin broken Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Drive plate worn or damaged Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the control lever . Inspect the transmission range switch . Inspect the drive plate for wear and damage. If the drive plate is worn or damaged, replace it . Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any positions/modes	Low transmission fluid (HCF-2) level Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Engine output low Transmission fluid strainer or CVTF warmer strainer clogged Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe defective Input shaft assembly worn or damaged Secondary drive/driven gear worn or damaged Final driven gear worn or damaged Sun gear worn or damaged Control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring worn or damaged Control lever worn or damaged Parking brake pawl and parking shaft worn or damaged Manual valve worn or damaged Transmission fluid pump worn, binding, or foreign material in transmission fluid pump Transmission fluid pump drive chain or transmission fluid pump drive/driven sprocket worn or damaged Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Stator shaft worn or damaged Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level . Inspect the transmission range switch . Adjust the engine output. Check the transmission fluid strainer and the CVTF warmer strainer for debris. If the transmission fluid strainer or the CVTF warmer strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris. Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Check the pulley pressure feed pipe and the sealing ring for wear and damage. Inspect the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. If the input shaft assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Check the secondary drive/driven gear for wear and damage. Check the final driven gear for wear and damage. Check the sun gear for wear and damage. If the sun gear is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier pinion gears, the forward clutch, and the drive pulley shaft splines for wear and damage. Check the control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring for wear and damage. Check the control lever for wear and damage. Check the parking brake pawl and the parking shaft for wear and damage. If the parking brake pawl or the parking shaft are worn or damaged, replace them and also check the park gear for wear and damage. Check the manual valve for wear and damage. Check the transmission fluid pump for wear and damage. If the transmission fluid pump is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly . Check the transmission fluid pump drive chain and the transmission fluid pump drive/driven sprocket for wear and damage. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Vehicle does not move in D, S, or L positions/modes	Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Control pin broken Engine output low Forward clutch defective Reverse brake piston defective Sun gear worn or damaged Manual valve worn or damaged Valve body assembly defective Stator shaft worn or damaged	Inspect the transmission range switch . Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the control lever . Adjust the engine output. Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the sun gear for wear and damage. If the sun gear is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier pinion gears, the forward clutch, and the drive pulley shaft splines for wear and damage. Check the manual valve for wear and damage. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Vehicle does not move in R position/mode	Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Control pin broken Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Planetary carrier assembly worn or damaged Sun gear worn or damaged Ring gear worn or damaged Thrust needle bearing or thrust washer on planetary carrier assembly seized, worn, or damaged Manual valve worn or damaged Valve body assembly defective Stator shaft worn or damaged	Inspect the transmission range switch . Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the control lever . Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the planetary carrier assembly for wear and damage. If the planetary carrier assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier pinion gears, the reverse brake, and the drive pulley shaft splines for wear and damage. Check the sun gear for wear and damage. If the sun gear is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier pinion gears, the forward clutch, and the drive pulley shaft splines for wear and damage. Check the ring gear for wear and damage. If the ring gear is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier assembly and the reverse brake for wear and damage. Check the thrust needle bearing and the thrust washer on the planetary carrier assembly for seize, wear, and damage. If the thrust needle bearing or the thrust washer are seized, worn, or damaged, replace them and adjust the clearance with the thrust shim. Check the manual valve for wear and damage. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.
Engine stalls when shifted to D position/mode from N position/mode	Engine output low Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Adjust the engine output. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Engine stalls when shifted to R position/mode from N position/mode	Engine output low Forward clutch defective Planetary carrier assembly worn or damaged Thrust needle bearing or thrust washer on planetary carrier assembly seized, worn, or damaged Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Adjust the engine output. Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Check the planetary carrier assembly for wear and damage. If the planetary carrier assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier pinion gears, the reverse brake, and the drive pulley shaft splines for wear and damage. Check the thrust needle bearing and the thrust washer on the planetary carrier assembly for seize, wear, and damage. If the thrust needle bearing or the thrust washer are seized, worn, or damaged, replace them and adjust the clearance with the thrust shim. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .
No shift to higher or lower ratio	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Low transmission fluid (HCF-2) level Transmission fluid strainer or CVTF warmer strainer clogged Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe defective Transmission fluid pump worn, binding, or foreign material in transmission fluid pump Valve body assembly defective Solenoid wire harness worn or damaged Stator shaft worn or damaged	Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level . Check the transmission fluid strainer and the CVTF warmer strainer for debris. If the transmission fluid strainer or the CVTF warmer strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris. Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Check the pulley pressure feed pipe and the sealing ring for wear and damage. Check the transmission fluid pump for wear and damage. If the transmission fluid pump is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly . Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the solenoid wire harness for open and short. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Poor acceleration	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) CVT drive pulley speed sensor defective Engine output low Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe defective Transmission fluid pump worn, binding, or foreign material in transmission fluid pump Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Solenoid wire harness worn or damaged Stator shaft worn or damaged Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Check the CVT drive pulley speed sensor for wear and damage, and also check the O-ring for wear and damage. Adjust the engine output. Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Check the pulley pressure feed pipe and the sealing ring for wear and damage. Check the transmission fluid pump for wear and damage. If the transmission fluid pump is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly . Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Inspect the solenoid wire harness for open and short. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .
Engine revs up abnormally high while driving, and no acceleration	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe defective Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Transmission fluid pump worn, binding, or foreign material in transmission fluid pump Transmission fluid pump drive chain or transmission fluid pump drive/driven sprocket worn or damaged Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Solenoid wire harness worn or damaged Stator shaft worn or damaged	Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Check the pulley pressure feed pipe and the sealing ring for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the transmission fluid pump for wear and damage. If the transmission fluid pump is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly . Check the transmission fluid pump drive chain and the transmission fluid pump drive/driven sprocket for wear and damage. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Inspect the solenoid wire harness for open and short. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Excessive shock when accelerating and decelerating	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Low transmission fluid (HCF-2) level Transmission fluid (HCF-2) deteriorated Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe defective Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Stator shaft worn or damaged Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level . Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) condition. If necessary, replace the transmission fluid (HCF-2) . Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Check the pulley pressure feed pipe and the sealing ring for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .
No engine braking	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe defective Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Solenoid wire harness worn or damaged Stator shaft worn or damaged	Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Check the pulley pressure feed pipe and the sealing ring for wear and damage. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Inspect the solenoid wire harness for open and short. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Vehicle does not creep on a flat road in D, S, or L positions/modes	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) CVT drive pulley speed sensor defective Engine output low Low transmission fluid (HCF-2) level Transmission fluid strainer or CVTF warmer strainer clogged Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe defective Transmission fluid pump worn, binding, or foreign material in transmission fluid pump Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Solenoid wire harness worn or damaged Stator shaft worn or damaged Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Check the CVT drive pulley speed sensor for wear and damage, and also check the O-ring for wear and damage. Adjust the engine output. Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level . Check the transmission fluid strainer and the CVTF warmer strainer for debris. If the transmission fluid strainer or the CVTF warmer strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris. Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Check the pulley pressure feed pipe and the sealing ring for wear and damage. Check the transmission fluid pump for wear and damage. If the transmission fluid pump is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly . Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Inspect the solenoid wire harness for open and short. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .
Vehicle moves in N position/mode, shift cable is properly adjusted	Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Spring retainer/return spring assembly defective Thrust needle bearing on input shaft assembly seized, worn, or damaged Manual valve worn or damaged Stator shaft worn or damaged	Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the thrust needle bearing on the input shaft assembly for seize, wear, and damage. If the thrust needle bearing is seized, worn, or damaged, replace it and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Check the manual valve for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Late shift after shifting to D position/mode from N position/mode, and return to N position/mode	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Torque converter turbine speed sensor defective Low transmission fluid (HCF-2) level Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Control pin broken Transmission fluid strainer or CVTF warmer strainer clogged Forward clutch defective Manual valve worn or damaged Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Stator shaft worn or damaged	Check the torque converter turbine speed sensor for wear and damage, and also check the O-ring for wear and damage. Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level . Inspect the transmission range switch . Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the control lever . Check the transmission fluid strainer and the CVTF warmer strainer for debris. If the transmission fluid strainer or the CVTF warmer strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris. Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Check the manual valve for wear and damage. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.
Late shift after shifting to R position/mode from N position/mode, and return to N position/mode	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Torque converter turbine speed sensor defective Low transmission fluid (HCF-2) level Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Control pin broken Transmission fluid strainer or CVTF warmer strainer clogged Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Manual valve worn or damaged Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Stator shaft worn or damaged	Check the torque converter turbine speed sensor for wear and damage, and also check the O-ring for wear and damage. Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level . Inspect the transmission range switch . Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the control lever . Check the transmission fluid strainer and the CVTF warmer strainer for debris. If the transmission fluid strainer or the CVTF warmer strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the manual valve for wear and damage. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Unstable engine speed	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Low transmission fluid (HCF-2) level Transmission fluid (HCF-2) deteriorated Transmission fluid strainer or CVTF warmer strainer clogged Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe defective Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective CVT drive pulley pressure control solenoid valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control solenoid valve defective CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve defective CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve defective Shift solenoid valve B defective Shift solenoid valve O/P defective Transmission fluid pump worn, binding, or foreign material in transmission fluid pump Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level . Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) condition. If necessary, replace the transmission fluid (HCF-2) . Check the transmission fluid strainer and the CVTF warmer strainer for debris. If the transmission fluid strainer or the CVTF warmer strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris. Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Check the pulley pressure feed pipe and the sealing ring for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Inspect the CVT solenoid valve . Check the transmission fluid pump for wear and damage. If the transmission fluid pump is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly . Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Excessive shock when starting off	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Low transmission fluid (HCF-2) level Transmission fluid (HCF-2) deteriorated Transmission fluid strainer or CVTF warmer strainer clogged Pulley pressure feed pipe defective Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective	Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level . Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) condition. If necessary, replace the transmission fluid (HCF-2) . Check the transmission fluid strainer and the CVTF warmer strainer for debris. If the transmission fluid strainer or the CVTF warmer strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris. Check the pulley pressure feed pipe and the sealing ring for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage.
Vibration in all positions/modes	Engine output low Input shaft assembly worn or damaged Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Adjust the engine output. Inspect the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. If the input shaft assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Excessive idle vibration in R, D, S, or L positions/modes	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Engine output low Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Forward clutch defective Input shaft assembly worn or damaged Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Thrust washer on planetary carrier assembly seized, worn, or damaged Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Solenoid wire harness worn or damaged Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Adjust the engine output Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Inspect the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. If the input shaft assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the thrust washer on the planetary carrier assembly for seize, wear, and damage. If the thrust washer is seized, worn, or damaged, replace it and adjust the clearance with the thrust shim. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Inspect the solenoid wire harness for open and short. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .
Excessive idle vibration in N and P positions/modes	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Engine output low Forward clutch defective Input shaft assembly worn or damaged Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Adjust the engine output. Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Inspect the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. If the input shaft assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Noise from transmission in N and P positions/modes	Forward clutch defective Input shaft assembly worn or damaged Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Thrust needle bearing or thrust shim on input shaft assembly seized, worn, or damaged Planetary carrier assembly worn or damaged Sun gear worn or damaged Ring gear worn or damaged Thrust needle bearing or thrust washer on planetary carrier assembly seized, worn, or damaged Transmission fluid pump worn, binding, or foreign material in transmission fluid pump	Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Inspect the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. If the input shaft assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the thrust needle bearing and the thrust shim on the input shaft assembly for seize, wear, and damage. If the thrust needle bearing or the thrust shim are seized, worn, or damaged, replace them and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Check the planetary carrier assembly for wear and damage. If the planetary carrier assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier pinion gears, the reverse brake, and the drive pulley shaft splines for wear and damage. Check the sun gear for wear and damage. If the sun gear is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier pinion gears, the forward clutch, and the drive pulley shaft splines for wear and damage. Check the ring gear for wear and damage. If the ring gear is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier assembly and the reverse brake for wear and damage. Check the thrust needle bearing and the thrust washer on the planetary carrier assembly for seize, wear, and damage. If the thrust needle bearing or the thrust washer are seized, worn, or damaged, replace them and adjust the clearance with the thrust shim. Check the transmission fluid pump for wear and damage. If the transmission fluid pump is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Noise from transmission in D, S, or L positions/modes	Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Input shaft assembly worn or damaged Secondary drive/driven gear worn or damaged Final driven gear worn or damaged Control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring worn or damaged Parking brake pawl and parking shaft worn or damaged Parking pawl spring worn or damaged	Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Inspect the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. If the input shaft assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Check the secondary drive/driven gear for wear and damage. Check the final driven gear for wear and damage. Check the control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring for wear and damage. Check the parking brake pawl and the parking shaft for wear and damage. If the parking brake pawl or the parking shaft are worn or damaged, replace them and also check the park gear for wear and damage. Check the parking pawl spring for wear and damage.

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Noise from transmission in R position/mode	Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Input shaft assembly worn or damaged Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Spring retainer/return spring assembly defective Secondary drive/driven gear worn or damaged Final driven gear worn or damaged Thrust needle bearing or thrust shim on input shaft assembly seized, worn, or damaged Planetary carrier assembly worn or damaged Sun gear worn or damaged Ring gear worn or damaged Thrust needle bearing or thrust washer on planetary carrier assembly seized, worn, or damaged Control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring worn or damaged Parking brake pawl and parking shaft worn or damaged Parking pawl spring worn or damaged	Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Inspect the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. If the input shaft assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the secondary drive/driven gear for wear and damage. Check the final driven gear for wear and damage. Check the thrust needle bearing and the thrust shim on the input shaft assembly for seize, wear, and damage. If the thrust needle bearing or the thrust shim are seized, worn, or damaged, replace them and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Check the planetary carrier assembly for wear and damage. If the planetary carrier assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier pinion gears, the reverse brake, and the drive pulley shaft splines for wear and damage. Check the sun gear for wear and damage. If the sun gear is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier pinion gears, the forward clutch, and the drive pulley shaft splines for wear and damage. Check the ring gear for wear and damage. If the ring gear is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the planetary carrier assembly and the reverse brake for wear and damage. Check the thrust needle bearing and the thrust washer on the planetary carrier assembly for seize, wear, and damage. If the thrust needle bearing or the thrust washer are seized, worn, or damaged, replace them and adjust the clearance with the thrust shim. Check the control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring for wear and damage. Check the parking brake pawl and the parking shaft for wear and damage. If the parking brake pawl or the parking shaft are worn or damaged, replace them and also check the park gear for wear and damage. Check the parking pawl spring for wear and damage.

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Stall speed high	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Low transmission fluid (HCF-2) level Transmission fluid (HCF-2) deteriorated Forward clutch defective Input shaft assembly worn or damaged Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston defective Transmission fluid pump worn, binding, or foreign material in transmission fluid pump Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Stator shaft worn or damaged Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level . Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) condition. If necessary, replace the transmission fluid (HCF-2) . Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, replace the input shaft assembly. Inspect the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. If the input shaft assembly is worn or damaged, replace it and also check the related part of the input shaft assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer/return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc . If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the reverse brake discs and reverse brake plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the reverse brake end-plate. Check the transmission fluid pump for wear and damage. If the transmission fluid pump is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly . Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .
Stall speed low	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Engine output low Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective Stator shaft worn or damaged Torque converter assembly defective Torque converter ring gear worn or damaged Transmission assembly and drive plate installation defective	Adjust the engine output. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage. Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly .
Judder when starting off	Low transmission fluid (HCF-2) level Transmission fluid (HCF-2) deteriorated Transmission fluid strainer or CVTF warmer strainer clogged Transmission fluid pump worn, binding, or foreign material in transmission fluid pump Valve body assembly defective Joint pipes defective	Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level . Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) condition. If necessary, replace the transmission fluid (HCF-2) . Check the transmission fluid strainer and the CVTF warmer strainer for debris. If the transmission fluid strainer or the CVTF warmer strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris. Check the transmission fluid pump for wear and damage. If the transmission fluid pump is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly . Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the joint pipes and O-rings for wear and damage.

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
Shift lever does not operate smoothly	Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Control pin broken Control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring worn or damaged Control lever worn or damaged Parking brake pawl and parking shaft worn or damaged Manual valve worn or damaged Stator shaft worn or damaged	Inspect the transmission range switch . Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the control lever . Check the control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring for wear and damage. Check the control lever for wear and damage. Check the parking brake pawl and the parking shaft for wear and damage. If the parking brake pawl or the parking shaft are worn or damaged, replace them and also check the park gear for wear and damage. Check the manual valve for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.
Transmission will not shift into P position/mode, or transmission cannot shift out of P position/mode	TCM defective (1.5 L engine) PCM defective (except 1.5 L engine) Drive pulley, driven pulley, pulley shaft, steel belt, and pulley related parts worn or damaged Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Control pin broken Control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring worn or damaged Control lever worn or damaged Parking brake pawl and parking shaft worn or damaged Park gear worn or damaged Parking pawl spring worn or damaged Manual valve worn or damaged Valve body assembly defective Stator shaft worn or damaged	Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly . Inspect the transmission range switch . Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the control lever . Check the control shaft, roller, detent lever, and detent spring for wear and damage. Check the control lever for wear and damage. Check the parking brake pawl and the parking shaft for wear and damage. If the parking brake pawl or the parking shaft are worn or damaged, replace them and also check the park gear for wear and damage. Check the park gear for wear and damage. Check the parking pawl spring for wear and damage. Check the manual valve for wear and damage. Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage. Check the stator shaft for wear and damage.
Torque converter clutch does not disengage; engine stalls easily	Shift solenoid valve B defective CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve defective Torque converter clutch piston defective Valve body assembly defective	Inspect shift solenoid valve B . Inspect the CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve . Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage. If the torque converter assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly . Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage.