Diagnostic Procedure

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STEP 1. Oil filter case assembly check
1. Check if the oil filter is replaced according to the cycle specified in the Maintenance Note.
  - Normal condition: 96, 000 km (60, 000 miles)
  - Severe condition: 48, 000 km (30, 000 miles)
2. Visually check that no fluid leaks form the oil filter case assembly and it is installed normally.
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 2.
2. NO: Replace the oil filter case assembly. (Refer to OIL FILTER .)
STEP 2. Fluid check
Check for the fluid level and if no foreign material and contamination are found.

Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 3.
2. NO: Charge or replace the fluid.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Does a malfunction take place again?
1. YES: Replace the mechatronic assembly. (Refer to << A >> MECHATRONIC ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .) Then go to Step 4.
2. NO: Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does a malfunction take place again?
1. YES: Replace the clutch assembly. (Refer to TRANSAXLE .) Then go to Step 5.
2. NO: Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Does a malfunction take place again?
1. YES: Replace the transaxle assembly. (Refer to << B >> TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR REMOVAL
2. NO: Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)