Service Notice or Precautions
FAIL-SAFE
The TCM has an electronic Fail-Safe (limp home mode). This allows the vehicle to be driven even if a major
electrical input/output device circuit is damaged.
Under Fail-Safe, the vehicle always runs in third gear even with a shift lever position of ª1º, ª2º or ªDº. Cus-
tomer may complain of ªsluggish or poor accelerationº.
When the Fail-Safe operation occurs the next time the key is turned to the ªONº position, the SPORT indica-
tor lamp will blink for about 8 seconds. (For diagnosis, refer to AT-33.)
Fail-Safe may activate without electrical circuit damages if the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions (such
as excessive wheel spins and emergency braking immediately afterwards). In this case, turn the ignition key
ªOFFº for 5 seconds and then ªONº to recover normal shift pattern.
The blinking of the SPORT indicator lamp for about 8 seconds will appear only once and be cleared. The cus-
tomer may resume normal driving conditions by chance.
Always follow the ªWORK FLOWº (Refer to AT-26).
The SELF-DIAGNOSIS results will be as follows:
The first SELF-DIAGNOSIS will indicate the damage of the vehicle speed sensor or the revolution sensor.
During the next SELF-DIAGNOSIS performed after checking the sensor, no damages will be indicated.
PREPARATION AND PRECAUTIONS
AT- 5
10. Install oil pan.
a. Attach a magnet to oil pan.
b. Install new oil pan gasket on transmission case.
c. Install oil pan and bracket on transmission case.
IAlways replace oil pan bolts as they are self-sealing bolts.
IBefore installing bolts, remove traces of sealant and oil
from mating surface and thread holes.
ITighten four bolts in a criss-cross pattern to prevent dis-
location of gasket.
d. Tighten drain plug.
11. Install park/neutral position switch.
a. Check that manual shaft is in ª1º position.
b. Temporarily install park/neutral position switch on manual shaft.
c. Move manual shaft to ªNº.
d. Tighten bolts while inserting 4.0 mm (0.157 in) dia. pin vertically
into locating holes in park/neutral position switch and manual
shaft.
12. Install torque converter.
a. Pour ATF into torque converter.
IApproximately 2 liters (1-3/4 Imp qt) of fluid are required for
a new torque converter.
IWhen reusing old torque converter, add the same amount
of fluid as was drained.
SAT011B
NAT291
NAT292
NAT290
SAT428DA
ASSEMBLY
Assembly (2) (Cont'd)
AT-193
