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Problem Symptoms Table

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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 
    PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

    Symptom Suspected Area See
    No down-shift (A particular gear, from 1st to 4th gear, is not down-shifted) ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    No down-shift (5th -> 4th) Transmission control switch (D ↔ 4 position) circuit 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 HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    No up-shift (A particular gear, from 1st to 4th gear, is not up-shifted) ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    No up-shift (4th -> 5th) Transmission control switch (D ↔ 4 position) circuit 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 HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    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 HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    No lock-up off ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    Shift point too high or too low Throttle position sensor circuit *1 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
    ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    Up-shift to 5th from 4th while shift lever is in 4 position Transmission control switch (D ↔ 4 position) circuit DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    Up-shift to 5th from 4th while engine is cold Engine coolant temp, sensor circuit *1 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
    ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    Up-shift to 2nd from 1st while shift lever is in L position Transmission control switch (L ↔ 2 position) circuit *1 DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    Harsh engagement (N -> D) Shift solenoid valve SL1 circuit *1 DTC P0748 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "A" ELECTRICAL (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL1) 
    ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    Harsh engagement (Lock up) ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    Harsh engagement (Any driving position) ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    Poor acceleration ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    No kick-down ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    Engine stalls when starting off or stopping ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
    Malfunction in shifting Park/neutral position switch circuit "1 DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    Transmission control switch (D ↔ 4 position) circuit DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    ECM HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
  2. Chapter 2: On-Vehicle Repair and Off-Vehicle Repair 
    PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - ON-VEHICLE REPAIR AND OFF-VEHICLE REPAIR

    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 valve 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) DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL 
    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