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(b) Check the idle speed.
(e) Check the shift linkage. (d) Check the throttle cable mark.
(f) Check the park/neutral position switch.
Check the engine and the torque converter clutch. (c) Check the fluid level and fluid condition.
STALL TEST
TIME LAG TEST PRELIMINARY CHECK
ROAD TEST HYDRAULIC TEST
MATRIX CHART (a) Check the tire inflation.
Measure the line pressure and make a basic check of fluid circuit.
Check if trouble lies within automatic transaxle. If noise or vibration occurs, the possible cause could
be with the compressor, engine, drive shaft and tires, etc. Check the automatic transaxle (each clutch, brake and gear) for wear.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) Troubles occurring with the automatic transaxle can be caused by either the engine or the transaxle
itself. These two areas should be checked before proceeding with troubleshooting.
(b) Troubleshooting should begin with the simplest operation, working up in order of difficulty, but first de-
termine whether the trouble lies within the engine or transaxle.
(c) Proceed with the inspection as follows:

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AT2802
OK if hot
Add if hot
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2. PRELIMINARY CHECK
(a) Check the fluid level.
HINT:
The vehicle mjst have been driven so that the engine and trans-
saxle are at normaloperating temperature.
ATF temperature: 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)
(1) Park the vehicle on the level surface and set the
parking brake.
(2) With the engine idling, shift the selector into each
gear from the P to L position and return to the P
position.
(3) Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range. If the level is at the low side of the hot range,
add new fluid.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(b) Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
(c) Replace the ATF.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(1) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain the fluid.
(2) Using a hexagon wrench, install the drain plug se-
curely.
(3) Add new fluid through the filler pipe.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
Dry fill: 5.5 liters (5.8 US qts, 4.8 lmp.qts)
Drain and refill: 2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 lmp.qts)

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Neutral Basic Line
Groove
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(2) Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between each
terminal shown below when the shift lever is put in
each position.
(h) Adjust the shift control cable.
(1) Remove the engine under cover.
(2) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(3) Push the control shaft lever fully toward the right
side of the vehicle.
(4) Return the lever 2 notches to the NEUTRAL posi-
tion.
(5) Set the shift lever to the N position.
(6) While holding the lever lightly toward the ºRº posi-
tion side, tighten the swivel nut.
(i) Adjust the park/neutral position switch.
If the engine will start with the shift selector in any position other
than the N or P position, adjustment is required.
(1) Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolts and
set the shift selector to the N position.
(2) Align the groove with neutral basic line.
(3) Hold the switch in the position and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(j) Inspect the idle speed.
Idle speed:
750 ± 50 rpm (In the N position and A/C OFF)
3. MEASURE STALL TEST
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle and the engine by measuring the
maximum engine speeds in the D and R positions.
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).
Do not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
(1) Check the front and rear wheels.
(2) Connect the tachometer to the engine.
(3) Fully apply the parking brake.

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(4) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal.
(5) Start the engine.
(6) Shift it into the D position. Press all the way down on the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
Quickly read the stall speed at this time.
Stall speed: 2,300 ± 200 rpm
(7) Do the same test in the R position.
Stall speed: 2,300 ± 200 rpm
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
(a) Stall speed low in D and R positions. Engine output may be insufficient
 Stator one-way clutch is not operating properly
(b) Stall speed high in D position.
 Line pressure too low
 Forward clutch slipping
 No.2 one-way clutch not operating properly
(c) Stall speed high in R position.
 Line pressure too low
 Direct clutch slipping
 1st and reverse brake slipping
(d) Stall speed high in D and R positions. Line pressure too low
 Improper fluid level
4. MEASURE TIME LAG TEST
When the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be a certain time elapse or lag before the
shock can be felt. This is used for checking the condition of the forward clutch, direct clutch and 1st and re-
verse brake.
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176°F).
Make sure to allow 1 minute interval tests.
Make 3 measurements and take the average value.
(1) Fully apply the parking brake.
(2) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
Idling speed: 750 ± 50 rpm (In N position and A/C OFF)
(3) Shift the shift lever from the N to D position. Using a stop watch, measure the time it takes from
shifting the lever to the shock is felt.
Time lag: Less than 1.2 seconds
(4) In the same way, measure the time lag for N " R.
Time lag: Less than 1.5 seconds
EVALUATION (If N " D time lag are longer than than specified):
ProblemPossible cause
NDti l i l
 Line pressure too low
 Forward clutch worn
N " D time lag is longer Forward clutch worn
 Direct clutch worn
 1st and reverse brake worn

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5. HYDRAULIC TEST
(a) Measure the line pressure.
(1) Warm up the transaxle fluid.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-25).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00150, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).
(3) Fully apply the parking brake and check the 4 wheels.
(4) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
(5) Shift into the D position,step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot and while manip-
ulating the accelerator pedal with the right foot, measure the line pressure at the engine speeds
specified in the toble.
(6) In the same manner, do the test in the R position.
Specified line pressure:
D positionIdling
Stall363 - 422 kPa (3.7 - 4.3 kgf/cm2, 53 - 61 psi)
902 - 1,049 kPa (9.2 - 10.7 kgf/cm2, 131 - 152 psi)
R position Idling
Stall530 - 706 kPa (5.4 - 7.2 kgf/cm2, 77 - 102 psi)
1,412 - 1,647 kPa (14.4 - 16.8 kgf/cm2, 205 - 239 psi)
(7) If the measured pressures are not up to specified values, recheck the throttle cable adjustment
and retest it (see step 2).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the measured values at all positions are higher.
 Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve defective
 Regulator valve defective
If the measured values at all positions are lower.
 Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve defective
 Regulator valve defective
 Oil pump defective
If pressure is low in the D position only. D position circuit fluid leakage
 Forward clutch defective
If pressure is low in the R position only.
 R position circuit fluid leakage
 Direct clutch defective
 1st and reverse brake defective
(b) Measure the governor pressure.
(1) Warm up the transaxle fluid.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-25).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00230, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).
(3) Check the parking brake to see that it is not applied.
(4) Start the engine.
(5) Shift into the D position and measure the governor pressures at the speeds specified in the table.

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If there is a big jump in engine RPM, there is no lock-up.
(c) 2 position test.
(1) While running in the 2nd gear of the 2 position, release the accelerator pedal and check the en-
gine braking effect.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If these is no engine braking effect. 2nd coast brake is defective.
(2) Check the abnormal noise during acceleration and deceleration.
(3) Check the shock during up-shift and down-shift.
(d) L position test.
(1) While running in the L position, check that there is no up-shift to 2nd gear.
(2) While running in the L position, release the accelerator pedal and check the engine braking ef-
fect.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If these is no engine braking effect. 1st coast brake is defective.
(3) Check for abnormal noise during acceleration and deceleration.
(e) R position test.
Shift into the R position and, while running at full throttle, check for slipping.
(f) P position test.
Stop the vehicle on a gradient (more than 5°) and, after shifting into the P position, release the parking
brake. Then check to see that the parking lock pawl prevents the vehicle from moving.

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Does not move in any forward position
5. Governor valve
6. Forward clutch (C
1)
7. No.2 one-way clutch (F
2)
8. 1st & reverse brake (B
3)
9. 2nd coast brake (B
1)
10.No.1 one-way clutch (F
1)
11. Direct clutch (C
2)
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Does not move in reverse position
1. 2nd coast brake (B1)
2. Front planetary gear
3. Rear planetary gear
4. 1 - 2 shift valve
5. 2 - 3 shift valve
6. Direct clutch (C
2)
7. 1st and reverse brake (B
3)














Does not move in any forward position or reverse position
1. Parking lock pawl
2. Manual valve
3. Front planetary gear
4. Rear planetary gear
5. Torque converter clutch







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No-up shift
(1st " 2nd)1. 1 - 2 shift valve
2. 2nd brake (B
2)
3. No.1 one-way clutch (F
1)






No-up shift
(2nd " 3rd)1. 2 - 3 shift valve
2. Direct clutch (C
2)




No-down shift
(3rd " 2nd)1. Throttle valve
2. 2 - 3 shift valve



No-down shift
(2nd " 1st)1. Throttle valve
2. 1 - 2 shift valve



Shift point too high or too low
1. Governor valve
2. 1 - 2 shift valve
3. 2 - 3 shift valve





Harsh engagement
(N " R)1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. 1st & reverse brake (B
3)




Harsh engagement
(N " D)1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. C
1 accumulator




Harsh engagement
(N " L)
1. Low coast modulator valve
2. Forward clutch (C
1)
3. C
1 accumulator
4. 1st & reverse brake (B
3)








Harsh engagement
(1st " 2nd ºDº position)1. B2 accumulator
2. 2nd brake (B
2)




Harsh engagement
(1st " 2nd º2º position)1. 2nd coast modulator valve
2. B
2 accumulator
3. 2nd brake (B
2)






Harsh engagement (1st " 2nd " 3rd)Throttle modulator valve

Harsh engagement (2nd " 3rd)Direct clutch (C2)

Harsh engagement
(3rd " 2nd)1. 2nd coast modulator valve
2. Primary regulator valve

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Suspect AreaSee page
Slip
(Forward & Reverse)1. Torque converter clutch
2. Pressure relief valve
3. Oil strainerAX-30


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Slip (ºRº position)Direct clutch (C2)

Slip
(1st)1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. No.2 one-way clutch (F
2)




Slip
(2nd)1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. 2nd brake (B
2)
3. No.1 one-way clutch (F
1)






Slip
(3rd)1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. Direct clutch (C
2)
3. 2nd brake (B
2)






No engine braking (1st ºLº position)1st & reverse brake (B3)

No engine braking (2nd º2º position)2nd coast brake (B1)

No kick-down1. 1 - 2 shift valve
2. 2 - 3 shift valve



Poor accelerationTorque converter clutchAX-30
No lock-up
1. Lock-up relay
2. Lock-up signal valve
3. Torque converter clutch



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: Refer to A131L, A132L Automatic Transaxle Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM386U).