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Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:

Refer to the table below when the trouble cause is considered to be electrical. If the instruction PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE is given in the flowchart of each circuit, inspect the suspected areas in descending order for each symptom. If the trouble still occurs even though there are no abnormalities in the inspections listed for the symptoms, check and replace the ECM.

  1. Chapter 1: Electronic Circuit Matrix Chart 
    SYMPTOM CHART

    Symptom Suspected Area See
    No down-shift (A particular gear, from 1st to 4th gear, is not down-shifted) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No down-shift (5th -> 4th) Park/neutral position switch circuit *1 DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    Shift solenoid valve (S4) circuit *1 DTC P0982 SHIFT SOLENOID "D" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S4); DTC P0983 SHIFT SOLENOID "D" CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S4) 
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No up-shift (A particular gear, from 1st to 4th gear, is not up-shifted) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No up-shift (4th -> 5th) Park/neutral position switch circuit *1 DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    Shift solenoid valve (S4) circuit *1 DTC P0982 SHIFT SOLENOID "D" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S4); DTC P0983 SHIFT SOLENOID "D" CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S4) 
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No lock-up Stop light switch circuit *1 DTC P0724 BRAKE SWITCH "B" CIRCUIT HIGH 
    Engine coolant temp, sensor circuit *1 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No lock-up off ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Shift point too high or too low Throttle position sensor circuit *1 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Up-shift to 5th from 4th while shift lever is in 4 position *2 Park/neutral position switch circuit *1 DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Up-shift to 5th from 4th while engine is cold Engine coolant temp, sensor circuit *1 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Up-shift to 2nd from 1st while shift lever is in L position *2 Park/neutral position switch circuit *1 DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No gear change by shifting into "+" or "-" while the shifting lever is in the S position *3 Transmission control switch circuit TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Harsh engagement (N -> D) Shift solenoid valve (SL1) circuit *1 DTC P0748 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "A" ELECTRICAL (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL1) 
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Harsh engagement (Lock-up) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Harsh engagement (Any driving position) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Poor acceleration Pattern select switch circuit (ECT SNOW switch) PATTERN SELECT SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    Multiplex network body ECU DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No kick-down ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Engine stalls when starting off or stopping ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    ECT SNOW does not operate Pattern select switch circuit (ECT SNOW switch) PATTERN SELECT SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    Multiplex network body ECU DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Malfunction in shifting Park/neutral position switch circuit *1 DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    Transmission control switch circuit *3 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    HINT:
    *1: When the circuit on which mark *1 is detective, a DTC may be output.
    *2: Gate shift lever type
    *3: Shift lever with Multi-mode automatic transmission type
  2. Chapter 2: On-Vehicle Repair and Off-Vehicle Repair 
    SYMPTOM CHART

    Symptom Suspected Area See
    Vehicle does not move in any forward position and in reverse positions Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    U/D brake (B3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    Vehicle does not move in R position Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    Reverse clutch (C2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    1st and reverse brake (B2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No up-shift(1st->2nd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    2nd and O/D brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No up-shift (2nd -> 3rd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    Direct and O/D clutch (CO) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No up-shift (3rd -> 4th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    2nd and O/D brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No up-shift (4th -> 5th) Shift solenoid valve (S4) DTC P0766 SHIFT SOLENOID "D" PERFORMANCE (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S4) 
    Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    U/D clutch (C3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No down-shift (5th -> 4th) Shift solenoid (S4) DTC P0766 SHIFT SOLENOID "D" PERFORMANCE (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S4) 
    Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    No down-shift (4th -> 3rd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    No down-shift (3rd -> 2nd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    No down-shift (2nd -> 1st) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    No lock-up or No lock-up off Shift solenoid valve (DSL) DTC P0741 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID PERFORMANCE (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE DSL) 
    Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    Harsh engagement (N -> D) Shift solenoid valve (SL1) DTC P0746 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "A" PERFORMANCE (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL1) 
    Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    C1 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Forward clutch (C1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No.1 one-way clutch (F1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D one-way clutch (F2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Harsh engagement (Lock-up) Shift solenoid valve (SL2) DTC P0776 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "B" PERFORMANCE (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL2) 
    Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    Harsh engagement (N -> R) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    C2 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Reverse clutch (C2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    1st and reverse brake (B2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Harsh engagement (1st -> 2nd -> 3rd -> 4th -> 5th) Shift solenoid valve (SLT) DTC P2716 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "D" ELECTRICAL (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT) 
    Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    Harsh engagement (1st -> 2nd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    2nd and O/D brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Harsh engagement (2nd -> 3rd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    CO accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Direct and O/D clutch (CO) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Harsh engagement (3rd -> 4th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    2nd and O/D brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Harsh engagement (4th -> 5th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    C3 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D clutch (B3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Harsh engagement (5th -> 4th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    B3 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (Forward and reverse: After warm-up) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    Oil strainer VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    Direct and O/D clutch (CO) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Forward clutch (C1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D clutch (C3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    2nd and brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D brake (B3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No.1 one-way clutch (F1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D one-way clutch (F2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    Slip or shudder (Particular position: Just after engine starts) Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    Slip or shudder (R position) Reverse clutch (C2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    1st and reverse brake (B2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (1st) Forward clutch (C1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No.1 one-way clutch (F1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D one-way clutch (F2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (2nd) 2nd and O/D brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (3rd) Direct and O/D clutch (CO) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (4th) 2nd and O/D brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (5th) U/D clutch (C3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Shift position too high or too low Shift solenoid valve (SLT) DTC P2716 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "D" ELECTRICAL (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT) 
    No engine braking (1st +- 4th: D position) U/D brake (B3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No engine braking (1st: L (1) position) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1st and reverse brake (B2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No engine braking (2nd: 2 position) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    2nd and O/D brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No engine braking (3rd: 3 position) U/D brake (B3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No kick-down Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    Poor acceleration (All positions) Shift solenoid valve (SLT) DTC P2716 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "D" ELECTRICAL (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT) 
    Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    Poor acceleration (5th) U/D clutch (C3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D planetary gear unit AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Engine stalls when starting off or stopping Shift solenoid valve DSL) DTC P0741 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID PERFORMANCE (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE DSL) 
    Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE