Symptom:
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- 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 P0221 TP SENSOR and DTC P0226 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.