Symptom Troubleshooting Index

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom	Probable cause(s)	Notes
When you turn the ignition switch ON (II), the D indicator comes on and stays on in all shift lever positions, or it never comes on at all	A problem in the D indicator circuit	Check the D indicator circuit (see D INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Transmission does not shift into S mode when pressing the S mode button, or does not return to D mode from S mode	A problem in the mode switch circuit	Check the mode switch circuit (see MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
S indicator does not come on when the S mode is selected	A problem in the S indicator circuit	Check the S indicator circuit (see S INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Vehicle feels like the brakes drag	A problem in the creep aid system	Check the creep aid system solenoid valves A and B circuit (see CREEP AID SYSTEM SOLENOID VALVE A AND B TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Shift lever cannot be moved from P while you are pressing on the brake pedal	A problem in the shift lock system (interlock system)	Check the interlock system - shift lock system circuit (see SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Ignition switch cannot be moved from ACC (I) to LOCK (0) (key is pushed in, shift lever in P)	A problem in the key interlock system (interlock system)	Check the interlock system - key interlock system circuit (see KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any position	Low CVT Fluid level ATF pump worn, binding, or foreign materials in ATF pump ATF pump chain or ATF pump sprocket worn or damaged Input shaft worn or damaged Sun gear worn or damaged Final driven gear worn or damaged Secondary drive gear and secondary driven gear worn or damaged Flywheel and drive plate worn or damaged Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Forward clutch defective Start clutch defective ATF strainer and ATF filter clogged Lower valve body assembly defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure pulley pressure control valve defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective Manual valve body defective	Check the CVT Fluid level, and check the ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, clean the ATF cooler lines. Inspect the differential pinion gears for wear. If the differential pinion gears are worn, replace the differential assembly, replace the ATF strainer, thoroughly clean the transmission, cooler and cooler lines. Check that the ATF strainer is in good condition, if the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump. If the ATF pump is OK, find the damaged components that caused the debris. Inspect the planetary carrier, drive pulley shaft, ATF pump drive sprocket, and flywheel. If any part is worn or damaged, replace it. Inspect the drive pulley pressure, driven pulley pressure, and forward clutch feed pipes for wear, damage and out of round. If the drive pulley pressure feed pipe is scored, replace the end cover. If the forward clutch feed pipe is scored, replace the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Replace the start clutch assembly if the secondary drive gear is worn or damaged. Inspect the secondary gear shaft thrust clearance if the secondary driven gear is worn or damaged. Inspect the input shaft splines and flywheel housing input shaft oil seal for wear and damage. Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the forward clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate. Inspect the forward clutch feed pipe for wear, damage, and out of round. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose solenoid harness connector.
Vehicle moves in R, but not in D and L	Forward clutch defective Shift cable broken or out of adjustment, or shift cable end removed Manual valve lever and lever pin defective Start clutch defective Manual valve body defective	Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate. Inspect the forward clutch feed pipe for wear, damage, and out of round. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the transmission control lever. Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch.
Vehicle moves in D and L, but not in R	Sun gear worn or damaged Forward clutch defective Shift cable broken or out of adjustment, or shift cable end removed Manual valve lever and lever pin defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston and related parts stuck, worn or damaged Planetary carrier worn or damaged Manual valve body defective	Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate. Inspect the forward clutch feed pipe for wear, damage, and out of round. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the transmission control lever. Check the reverse brake pressure. Inspect the brake piston and O-rings. Check the spring retainer and return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the brake end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the brake discs and plates for wear and damage. If discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the brake end-plate. Inspect the reverse brake piston, piston O-rings, return spring and spring retainer assembly, discs and plates for wear and damage.
No shift to higher ratio or lower ratio	Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor and CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor defective CVT speed sensor defective TCM defective Lower valve body assembly defective 7. CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective Solenoid harness worn or damaged	Inspect the drive pulley pressure feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace the end cover. Replace the input shaft if the bushing for the drive pulley pressure feed pipe is loose or damaged. Inspect the driven pulley pressure feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Replace the drive pulley shaft with the intermediate housing assembly if the bushing for the driven pulley pressure feed pipe is loose or damaged. Check the drive pulley and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. If low or no pressure, check the ATF pump, pump chain, and sprockets. Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Check the speed sensors installation.
Poor acceleration	Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor and CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor defective CVT speed sensor defective TCM defective Start clutch defective IMA motor defective Lower valve body assembly defective 9. CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective Solenoid harness worn or damaged	Inspect the drive pulley pressure feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace the end cover. Replace the input shaft if the bushing for the drive pulley pressure feed pipe is loose or damaged. Inspect the driven pulley pressure feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Replace the drive pulley shaft with the intermediate housing assembly if the bushing for the driven pulley pressure feed pipe is loose or damaged. Check the drive pulley and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. If low or no pressure, check the ATF pump, pump chain, and sprockets. Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Check the speed sensors installation. Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch.
Flares while driving	Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Forward clutch defective TCM defective Start clutch defective Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Lower valve body assembly defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective Solenoid harness worn or damaged Start clutch control system memory in TCM defective	Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate. Inspect the forward clutch feed pipe for wear, damage, and out of round. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Inspect the start clutch feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace the end cover. Replace the drive pulley shaft with the intermediate housing assembly, if the bushing for the start clutch feed pipes are loose or damaged.
Excessive shock when accelerating and decelerating	Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Forward clutch defective TCM defective Start clutch defective Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Lower valve body assembly defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective Start clutch control system memory in TCM defective	Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate. Inspect the forward clutch feed pipe for wear, damage, and out of round. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Inspect the start clutch feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace the end cover. Replace the drive pulley shaft with the intermediate housing assembly, if the bushing for the start clutch feed pipes are loose or damaged.
No engine braking	Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged TCM defective Start clutch defective Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round IMA motor defective Lower valve body assembly defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective	Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Inspect the start clutch feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace the end cover. Replace the drive pulley shaft with the intermediate housing assembly, if the bushing for the start clutch feed pipes are loose or damaged.
Vehicle does not accelerate in R	Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged TCM defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston and related parts stuck, worn or damaged Planetary carrier worn or damaged Start clutch defective IMA motor defective Lower valve body assembly defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective	Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Check the reverse brake pressure. Inspect the brake piston and O-rings. Check the spring retainer and return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the brake end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the brake discs and plates for wear and damage. If discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the brake end-plate. Inspect the reverse brake piston, piston O-rings, return spring and spring retainer assembly, discs and plates for wear and damage. Calibrate start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch.
Vehicle does not creep on a flat road in D	TCM defective Start clutch defective Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Lower valve body assembly defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective Solenoid harness worn or damaged Start clutch control system memory in TCM defective	Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Calibrate start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Inspect the start clutch feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace the end cover. Replace the drive pulley shaft with the intermediate housing assembly if the bushing for the start clutch feed pipes are loose or damaged.
Vehicle moves in N, shift cable is properly adjusted	Forward clutch defective Start clutch defective Reverse brake return spring or spring retainer worn or damaged Manual valve lever and lever pin defective Manual valve body defective	Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate. Inspect the forward clutch feed pipe for wear, damage and out of round. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch.
Late shift after shifting from N to D	Forward clutch defective Shift cable broken or out of adjustment, or shift cable end removed Manual valve lever and lever pin defective Clutch end-plate clearance incorrect Manual valve body defective	Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate. Inspect the forward clutch feed pipe for wear, damage, and out of round. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the transmission control lever.
Late shift after shifting from N to R	Shift cable broken or out of adjustment, or shift cable end removed Manual valve lever and lever pin defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston and related parts stuck, worn or damaged Clutch end-plate clearance incorrect Manual valve body defective	Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the transmission control lever. Check the reverse brake pressure. Inspect the brake piston and O-rings. Check the spring retainer and return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the brake end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the brake discs and plates for wear and damage. If discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the brake end-plate. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate.
Engine stops when shifted to D from N	Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Forward clutch defective TCM defective Start clutch defective Lower valve body assembly defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective Start clutch control system memory in TCM defective	Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate. Inspect the forward clutch feed pipe for wear, damage, and out of round. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Calibrate start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch.
Engine stops when shifted to R from N	Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged TCM defective Reverse brake piston and related parts stuck, worn or damaged Planetary carrier worn or damaged Start clutch defective Lower valve body assembly defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective Start clutch control system memory in TCM defective	Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Inspect the reverse brake piston, piston O-rings, return spring and spring retainer assembly, discs and plates for wear and damage. Calibrate start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose solenoid harness connector.
Noise from transmission in R	Sun gear worn or damaged Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston and related parts stuck, worn or damaged Planetary carrier worn or damaged	Check the reverse brake pressure. Inspect the brake piston and O-rings. Check the spring retainer and return spring assembly for wear and damage. Inspect the brake end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the brake discs and plates for wear and damage. If discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the brake end-plate.
Engine idle vibration	ATF pump worn, binding, or foreign materials in ATF pump ATF pump chain or ATF pump sprocket worn or damaged Flywheel and drive plate worn or damaged Engine output low IMA motor defective Flywheel assembly defective	Inspect the differential pinion gear for wear. If the differential pinion gears are worn, replace the differential assembly and the ATF strainer, and thoroughly clean the transmission, cooler and cooler lines. Check that the ATF strainer is in good condition. If the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump. If the ATF pump is OK, find the damaged components that caused the debris. Inspect the input shaft splines and flywheel housing input shaft oil seal for wear and damage.
Noise from transmission in N and P	ATF pump worn, binding, or foreign materials in ATF pump ATF pump chain or ATF pump sprocket worn or damaged Planetary carrier worn or damaged Input shaft needle bearing seized up, worn or damaged Transmission range switch defective Flywheel assembly defective	Inspect the differential pinion gear for wear. If the differential pinion gears are worn, replace the differential assembly and the ATF strainer, and thoroughly clean the transmission, cooler and cooler lines. Check that the ATF strainer is in good condition. If the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump. If the ATF pump is OK, find the damaged components that caused debris. Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose transmission range switch connectors.
Unstable RPM while driving	TCM defective Lower valve body assembly defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective	Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors.
Excessive vibration in all shift lever positions	Flywheel and drive plate worn or damaged Flywheel assembly defective	Inspect the input shaft splines and flywheel housing input shaft oil seal for wear and damage.
Shift lever does not operate smoothly	Shift cable broken or out of adjustment, or shift cable end removed Control lever worn or damaged Manual valve lever and lever pin defective Manual valve body defective	Check for loose shift cable at the shift lever and the transmission control lever.
Transmission will not shift into P, or transmission cannot shift out of P	Shift cable broken or out of adjustment, or shift cable end removed Control lever worn or damaged Park pawl and pawl shaft worn or damaged Detent lever worn or damaged Park gear worn or damaged Park pawl spring worn or damaged	Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the transmission control lever.
Vehicle does not accelerate after a certain speed has been exceeded	Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Forward clutch defective CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor and CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor defective CVT speed sensor defective TCM defective Start clutch defective Lower valve body assembly defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective	Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate. Inspect the forward clutch feed pipe for wear, damage, and out of round. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Check the speed sensors installation. Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch.
Excessive shock when starting off	CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective Start clutch control system memory in TCM defective	Check for a stored DTC, and check for a loose solenoid harness connector. Calibrate start clutch control system.
Flares while accelerating at low vehicle speed	Start clutch defective Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective Start clutch control system memory in TCM defective	Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Inspect the start clutch feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace the end cover. Replace the drive pulley shaft with the intermediate housing assembly if the bushing for the start clutch feed pipes are loose or damaged. Check for a stored DTC, and check for a loose solenoid harness connector.
Excessive vibration at idle when shifted to R, D, and L	Start clutch defective Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round IMA motor defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective Start clutch control system memory in TCM defective	Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Inspect the start clutch feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace the end cover. Replace the drive pulley shaft with the intermediate housing assembly if the bushing for the start clutch feed pipes are loose or damaged. Check for a stored DTC, and check for a loose solenoid harness connector.
Excessive engine RPM drop-off when shifted to R, D, and L	TCM defective Start clutch defective Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective Start clutch control system memory in TCM defective	Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors. Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Inspect the start clutch feed pipe. If the feed pipe is scored, replace the end cover. Replace the drive pulley shaft with the intermediate housing assembly if the bushing for the start clutch feed pipes are loose or damaged.
Stall speed high	Forward clutch defective Start clutch defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective	Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate. Inspect the forward clutch feed pipe for wear, damage, and out of round. If the feed pipe is scored, replace it and the O-ring under the feed pipe guide. Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose solenoid harness connector.
Stall speed low	Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Start clutch defective IMA motor defective CVT drive pulley pressure control valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control valve defective CVT start clutch pressure control valve defective	Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Check for a stored DTC, and check for a loose solenoid harness connector.
Judder when starting off	Start clutch defective CVT Fluid deteriorated	Calibrate the start clutch control system after replacing the start clutch. Replace CVT Fluid.
A/T gear position indicator does not indicate shift lever positions	Shift cable broken or out of adjustment, or shift cable end removed Transmission range switch defective Control lever worn or damaged	Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the transmission control lever. Check for a stored DTC, and check for a loose transmission range switch connectors.