11. A/T Does Not Shift: D3 --> D4
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SYMPTOM:
- A/T does not shift from D3 to D4 at the specified speed.
- A/T must be warm before D3 to D4 shift will occur.
- CHECK SYMPTOM
Are "7. VEHICLE DOES NOT CREEP FORWARD IN D, 2 OR 1 POSITION " and "8. VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED FROM D1 " OK?
Yes or No
- Yes: GO TO 2.
- No: Go to "7. VEHICLE DOES NOT CREEP FORWARD IN D, 2 OR 1 POSITION " and "8. VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED FROM D1 ".
- CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
With CONSULT-II
Does self-diagnosis, after cruise test, show damage to any of the following circuits?
- Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
- Overdrive control switch
- A/T fluid temperature sensor
- Vehicle speed sensor.A/T (revolution sensor)
- Shift solenoid valve A or B
- Vehicle speed sensor MTR
Yes or No
- Yes: Check damaged circuit. Refer to "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ", "DTC P0710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT ""DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.A/T (REVOLUTION SENSOR) ""DTC P0750 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A ", "DTC P0755 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B " or "DTC VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR ".
- No: GO TO 3.
- CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR [ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR]
Check throttle position sensor [accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor]. Refer to DTC P0122, P0123: TP SENSOR and DTC P2138: APP SENSOR .
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG: Repair or replace throttle position sensor [accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor].
- CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
- Remove oil pan.
- Check A/T fluid condition.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 6.
- NG: GO TO 5.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
- Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Check the following items:
- Shift valve B
- Overrun clutch control valve
- Shift solenoid valve B
- Pilot valve
- Pilot filter
- Disassemble A/T.
- Check the following items:
- Servo piston assembly
- Brake band
- Torque converter
- Oil pump assembly
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 7.
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
- Remove control valve assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Check the following items:
- Shift valve B
- Overrun clutch control valve
- Shift solenoid valve B
- Pilot valve
- Pilot filter
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 7.
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
- CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.
OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG: GO TO 8.
- CHECK TCM INSPECTION
- perform TCM input/output signal inspection.
- If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.