Symptom:
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There is large shock when changing from N to R position .
- CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Does self-diagnosis show damage to A/T fluid temperature sensor, line pressure solenoid valve or throttle position sensor circuit?
Yes or No
- Yes: Check damaged circuit. Refer to FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT , DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE or DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR .
- No: GO TO 2.
- CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Check throttle position sensor. Refer to DTC P0121, DTC P0122 OR DTC P0123: TP SENSOR , or DTC P0121, DTC P0122 OR DTC P0123: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TP) .
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair or replace throttle position sensor.
- CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at idle with selector lever in D position. Refer to LINE PRESSURE TEST .
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OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG:
- Remove control valve assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Check the following items:
- Valves to control line pressure (Pressure regulator valve, pressure modifier valve, pilot valve and pilot filter)
- Line pressure solenoid valve
- CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.
OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG:
- Perform TCM input/output signal inspection.
- If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.