Section 46 (Double Clutch Transmission System - 1.6L - General Information): Troubleshooting
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| Trouble symptom | Probable cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Warning lamp "E" is illuminated (Driving is only possible with 1/R gear) | DCT learning not performed | Perform the DCT manual learning procedure. |
| Driving impossible at odd gear | Clutch actuator (Clutch motor 1 or position sensor 1 is faulty) | Replace the clutch actuator assembly. |
| Gear actuator (Shift motor 1, position sensor 1, select solenoid 1 or position sensor 1 is faulty) | Replace the gear actuator assembly. | |
| Input speed sensor 1 is faulty | Replace the input speed sensor. | |
| Faulty gears (1, 3, 5, 7) | Replace the gear. | |
| Faulty clutch 1 | Replace the dual clutch assembly. | |
| Faulty clutch engagement bearing 1 | Replace the clutch engagement bearing | |
| Driving impossible at even gear | Clutch actuator (Clutch motor 2 or position sensor 2 is faulty) | Replace the clutch actuator assembly. |
| Gear actuator (Shift motor 2, position sensor 2, select solenoid 2 or position sensor 2 is faulty) | Replace the gear actuator assembly. | |
| Input speed sensor 2 is faulty | Replace the input speed sensor. | |
| Faulty gears (2, 4, 5, 6, R) | Replace the gear. | |
| Faulty clutch 2 | Replace the dual clutch assembly. | |
| Faulty clutch engagement bearing 2 | Replace the clutch engagement bearing | |
| Driving impossible | Faulty TCM | Replace the TCM. |
| Simultaneous failure of odd & even systems | Replace the dual clutch assembly or gear. | |
| Simultaneous failure of inhibitor switch & shift lever sensor | Replace the inhibitor switch. | |
| Manual mode disabled | Faulty inhibitor switch | Replace the inhibitor switch. |
| Faulty shift lever sensor | Replace the shift lever. | |
| Faulty manual mode switch | Replace the manual mode switch housing. | |
| Noise | Oil level (Low) | Refill the transmission with oil after inspecting the parts (oil, seal, drain plug, and filler plug). |
| Oil (Wrong type) | Replace the oil. | |
| Synchronizer ring (Worn or damaged) | Replace the synchronizer ring. | |
| Gear (Worn or damaged) | Replace the gear. | |
| Bearing (Worn or damaged) | Replace the bearing. | |
| Oil leakage | Oil level (High) | Inspect the oil level. |
| Gasket (Damaged) | Replace the gasket. | |
| Oil seal (Worn or damaged) | Replace the oil seal. | |
| Hard shifting or impossible to shift | Oil (Wrong type) | Replace the oil. |
| Shift fork (Worn) | Replace the shift fork. | |
| Synchronizer ring (Worn or damaged) | Replace the synchronizer ring. | |
| Gear (Worn or damaged) | Replace the gear. | |
| Hub sleeve (Worn or damaged) | Replace the hub sleeve. |