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AT-281
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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2.CHECK ENGINE BRAKE
Does vehicle decelerate by engine brake?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 3
No >>
● NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
AT-281
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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2.CHECK ENGINE BRAKE
Does vehicle decelerate by engine brake?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 3
No >>
●](/manual-img/5/57350/w960_57350-1736.png)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
AT-281
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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2.CHECK ENGINE BRAKE
Does vehicle decelerate by engine brake?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 3
No >>
●GO TO AT- 3 2 8 , "15. Engine Speed Does Not Return
To Idle (Light Braking D4→ D3 )" .
●Continue ROAD TEST. Refer to AT-266, "Road Test" .
3.CHECK SHIFT DOWN (D3 TO D2 )
1. Move selector lever from “D” to “2” position while driving in D
3 (O/D OFF).
2. Does A/T shift from D
3 (O/D OFF) to 22 ?
Read gear position.
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 4
No >>
●GO TO AT- 3 3 1 , "18. A/T Does Not Shift: D3→ 22 ,
When Selector Lever “D”→“2” Position" .
●Continue ROAD TEST. Refer to AT-266, "Road Test" .
4.CHECK ENGINE BRAKE
Does vehicle decelerate by engine brake?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 5
No >>
●GO TO AT- 3 2 8 , "15. Engine Speed Does Not Return
To Idle (Light Braking D4→ D3 )" .
●Continue ROAD TEST. Refer to AT-266, "Road Test" .
5.CHECK SHIFT DOWN
1. Move selector lever from “2” to “1” position while driving in 2
2 .
2. Does A/T shift from 2
2 to 11 position?
Read gear position.
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 6
No >>
●GO TO AT- 3 3 2 , "19. A/T Does Not Shift: 22→ 11 ,
When Selector Lever “2”→“1” Position" .
●Continue ROAD TEST. Refer to AT-266, "Road Test" .
SAT776BA
SAT791GA
SAT791GA
SAT778B
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AT-282
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
6. CHECK ENGINE BRAKE
Does vehicle decelerate by engine brake?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> 1. Stop vehicle.
2. Perform self-diagnosis.
Refer to AT- 2 5 0 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
(WITHOUT CONSULT-II)" ,
No >>
●GO TO AT- 3 3 3 , "20. Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By
Engine Brake" .
●Continue ROAD TEST. Refer to AT-266, "Road Test" .
SAT778B
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AT-283
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
Symptom ChartECS007QV
Numbers are arranged in order of in NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AT-283
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
Symptom ChartECS007QV
Numbers are arranged in order of in](/manual-img/5/57350/w960_57350-1738.png)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AT-283
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
Symptom ChartECS007QV
Numbers are arranged in order of inspection.
Perform inspections starting with number one and work up.
Symptom Condition Diagnostic Item Reference Page
Engine cannot start in “P” and “N”
positions.
AT-309, "
2. Engine Cannot Be Started
In “P” and “N” Position"
ON vehicle1. Ignition switch and starterEL-11, "POWER SUP-
PLY ROUTING",
SC-13, "STARTING SYS-
TEM"
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "Control Cable
Adjustment"
3. PNP switch adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "
Park/Neutral
Position (PNP) Switch
Adjustment"
Engine starts in position other than
“N” and “P” positions.
AT-309, "
2. Engine Cannot Be Started
In “P” and “N” Position"
ON vehicle1. Control cable adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "
Control Cable
Adjustment"
2. PNP switch adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "
Park/Neutral
Position (PNP) Switch
Adjustment"
Transaxle noise in “P” and “N” posi-
tions.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT- 2 6 1 , "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Line pressure testAT- 2 6 5 , "Line Pressure
Te s t"
3. Throttle position sensor (Accelerator
pedal position (APP) sensor)AT- 3 5 2 , "ACCELE
RATOR PEDAL POSI-
TION (APP) SENSOR"
4. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 3 4 3 , "
VEHICLE
SPEED SENSOR - A/T
(REVOLUTION SEN-
SOR)"
AT- 3 4 8 , "DTC VEHICLE
SPEED SENSOR MTR"
5. Engine speed signalAT- 3 8 3 , "ENGINE SPEED
SIGNAL"
OFF vehicle6. Oil pumpAT- 4 3 5 , "
Oil Pump"
7. Torque converterAT- 4 1 7 , "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
Vehicle moves when changing into “P”
position, or parking gear does not dis-
engage when shifted out of “P” posi-
tion.
AT-310, "
3. In “P” Position, Vehicle
Moves Forward Or Backward When
Pushed"
ON vehicle 1. Control cable adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "Control Cable
Adjustment"
OFF vehicle 2. Parking componentsAT- 4 7 8 , "
Output Shaft,
Idler Gear, Reduction Pin-
ion Gear and Bearing
Retainer"
Vehicle runs in “N” position.
AT- 3 11 , "
4. In “N” Position, Vehicle
Moves"
ON vehicle 1. Control cable adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "Control Cable
Adjustment"
OFF vehicle2. Forward clutchAT- 4 6 4 , "
Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
3. Reverse clutchAT- 4 5 5 , "Reverse Clutch"
4. Overrun clutchAT- 4 6 4 , "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
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[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Vehicle will not run in “R” position (but
runs in “D”, “2” and “1” positions).
Clutch slips.
Very poor acceleration. NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual AT-284
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Vehicle will not run in “R” position (but
runs in “D”, “2” and “1” positions).
Clutch slips.
Very poor acceleration.](/manual-img/5/57350/w960_57350-1739.png)
AT-284
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Vehicle will not run in “R” position (but
runs in “D”, “2” and “1” positions).
Clutch slips.
Very poor acceleration.
AT- 3 1 3 , "
6. Vehicle Does Not Creep
Backward In “R” Position"
ON vehicle1. Control cable adjustmentAT-408, "
Control Cable
Adjustment"
2. Line pressure testAT-265, "Line Pressure
Te s t"
3. Line pressure solenoid valveAT-388, "
LINE PRES-
SURE SOLENOID
VA LV E"
4. Control valve assemblyAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle5. Reverse clutchAT-455, "
Reverse Clutch"
6. High clutchAT-459, "High Clutch"
7. Forward clutchAT-464, "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
8. Overrun clutchAT-464, "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
9. Low & reverse brakeAT-470, "Low & Reverse
Brake"
Vehicle braked when shifting into “R”
position.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT-261, "
A/T Fluid Check"
2. Control cable adjustmentAT-408, "Control Cable
Adjustment"
3. Line pressure testAT-265, "Line Pressure
Te s t"
4. Line pressure solenoid valveAT-388, "
LINE PRES-
SURE SOLENOID
VA LV E"
5. Control valve assemblyAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle6. High clutchAT-459, "
High Clutch"
7. Brake bandAT-483, "Band Servo Pis-
ton Assembly"
8. Forward clutchAT-464, "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
9. Overrun clutchAT-464, "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
Symptom Condition Diagnostic Item Reference Page
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AT-285
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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Sharp shock in shifting from “N” to “D”
position.ON vehicle1. Engine idling rpmEC-722, "
Idle S NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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Sharp shock in shifting from “N” to “D”
position.ON vehicle1. Engine idling rpmEC-722, "
Idle S](/manual-img/5/57350/w960_57350-1740.png)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AT-285
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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Sharp shock in shifting from “N” to “D”
position.ON vehicle1. Engine idling rpmEC-722, "
Idle Speed and
Ignition Timing"
2. Throttle position sensor Accelerator
pedal position (APP) sensor AdjustmentAT- 3 5 2 , "ACCELE
RATOR PEDAL POSI-
TION (APP) SENSOR"
3. Line pressure testAT- 2 6 5 , "Line Pressure
Te s t"
4. A/T fluid temp sen circ and TCM pow
sourAT- 3 7 7 , "
BATT/FLUID
TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID
TEMP SENSOR CIR-
CUIT AND TCM POWER
SOURCE)"
5. Engine speed signalAT- 3 8 3 , "ENGINE SPEED
SIGNAL"
6. Line pressure solenoid valveAT- 3 8 8 , "
LINE PRES-
SURE SOLENOID
VA LV E"
7. Control valve assemblyAT- 4 0 6 , "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
8. Accumulator N-DAT- 4 0 6 , "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle 9. Forward clutchAT- 4 6 4 , "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
Vehicle will not run in “D” and “2” posi-
tions (but runs in “1” and “R” posi-
tions).ON vehicle 1. Control cable adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "
Control Cable
Adjustment"
OFF vehicle 2. Low one-way clutchAT- 4 1 3 , "
OVERHAUL",
AT- 4 1 7 , "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
Vehicle will not run in “D”, “1”, “2” posi-
tions (but runs in “R” position). Clutch
slips. Very poor acceleration.
AT-316, "
7. Vehicle Does Not Creep
Forward In “D”,“2” Or “1” Position"
ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT- 2 6 1 , "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Line pressure testAT- 2 6 5 , "Line Pressure
Te s t"
3. Line pressure solenoid valveAT- 3 8 8 , "
LINE PRES-
SURE SOLENOID
VA LV E"
4. Control valve assemblyAT- 4 0 6 , "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
5. Accumulator N-DAT- 4 0 6 , "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle6. Reverse clutch AT- 4 5 5 , "
Reverse Clutch"
7. High clutchAT- 4 5 9 , "High Clutch"
8. Forward clutchAT- 4 6 4 , "Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
9. Forward one-way clutchAT- 4 1 3 , "OVERHAUL"
10. Low one-way clutchAT- 4 1 3 , "
OVERHAUL",
AT- 4 1 7 , "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
Symptom Condition Diagnostic Item Reference Page
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[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Clutches or brakes slip somewhat in
starting.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT-261, "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Control cable adjustmen NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual AT-286
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Clutches or brakes slip somewhat in
starting.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT-261, "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Control cable adjustmen](/manual-img/5/57350/w960_57350-1741.png)
AT-286
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Clutches or brakes slip somewhat in
starting.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT-261, "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Control cable adjustmentAT-408, "Control Cable
Adjustment"
3. Throttle position sensor (Accelerator
pedal position (APP) sensor)AT-352, "ACCELE
RATOR PEDAL POSI-
TION (APP) SENSOR"
4. Line pressure testAT-265, "Line Pressure
Te s t"
5. Line pressure solenoid valveAT-388, "
LINE PRES-
SURE SOLENOID
VA LV E"
6. Control valve assemblyAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
7. Accumulator N-DAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle8. Forward clutchAT-464, "
Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
9. Reverse clutchAT-455, "Reverse Clutch"
10. Low & reverse brakeAT-470, "Low & Reverse
Brake"
11. Oil pumpAT-435, "Oil Pump"
12. Torque converterAT-417, "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
Excessive creep. ON vehicle 1. Engine idling rpmEC-722, "Idle Speed and
Ignition Timing"
No creep at all.
AT- 3 1 3 , "
6. Vehicle Does Not Creep
Backward In “R” Position" and AT-
316, "7. Vehicle Does Not Creep For-
ward In “D”,“2” Or “1” Position"
ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT-261, "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Line pressure testAT-265, "Line Pressure
Te s t"
3. Control valve assemblyAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle4. Forward clutchAT-464, "
Forward and
Overrun Clutches"
5. Oil pumpAT-435, "Oil Pump"
6. Torque converterAT-417, "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
Symptom Condition Diagnostic Item Reference Page
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AT-287
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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Failure to change gear from “D1 ” to
“D
2 ”.ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "
P NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AT-287
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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Failure to change gear from “D1 ” to
“D
2 ”.ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "
P](/manual-img/5/57350/w960_57350-1742.png)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AT-287
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
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Failure to change gear from “D1 ” to
“D
2 ”.ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "
Park/Neutral
Position (PNP) Switch
Adjustment"
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "Control Cable
Adjustment"
3. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 3 5 7 , "SHIFT SOLE-
NOID VALVE A"
4. Control valve assemblyAT- 4 0 6 , "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
5. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 3 4 3 , "
VEHICLE
SPEED SENSOR - A/T
(REVOLUTION SEN-
SOR)",AT-348, "DTC
VEHICLE SPEED SEN-
SOR MTR"
OFF vehicle 6. Brake bandAT- 4 8 3 , "Band Servo Pis-
ton Assembly"
Failure to change gear from “D2 ” to
“D
3 ”.ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "
Park/Neutral
Position (PNP) Switch
Adjustment"
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "Control Cable
Adjustment"
3. Shift solenoid valve BAT- 3 6 2 , "SHIFT SOLE-
NOID VALVE B"
4. Control valve assemblyAT- 4 0 6 , "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
5. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 3 4 3 , "
VEHICLE
SPEED SENSOR - A/T
(REVOLUTION SEN-
SOR)",AT-348, "DTC
VEHICLE SPEED SEN-
SOR MTR"
OFF vehicle6. High clutchAT- 4 5 9 , "
High Clutch"
7. Brake bandAT- 4 8 3 , "Band Servo Pis-
ton Assembly"
Failure to change gear from “D3 ” to
“D
4 ”.ON vehicle1. PNP switch adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "
Park/Neutral
Position (PNP) Switch
Adjustment"
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 4 0 8 , "Control Cable
Adjustment"
3. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 3 5 7 , "SHIFT SOLE-
NOID VALVE A"
4. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 3 4 3 , "
VEHICLE
SPEED SENSOR - A/T
(REVOLUTION SEN-
SOR)",AT-348, "DTC
VEHICLE SPEED SEN-
SOR MTR"
5. A/T fluid temp sen circ and TCM pow
sourAT- 3 7 7 , "
BATT/FLUID
TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID
TEMP SENSOR CIR-
CUIT AND TCM POWER
SOURCE)"
OFF vehicle 6. Brake bandAT- 4 8 3 , "Band Servo Pis-
ton Assembly"
Symptom Condition Diagnostic Item Reference Page
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[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Too high a gear change point from “D1
” to “D2 ”, from “D2 ” to “D3 ”, from “D3
” to “D4 ”.
AT- 3 2 0 , " NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual AT-288
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Too high a gear change point from “D1
” to “D2 ”, from “D2 ” to “D3 ”, from “D3
” to “D4 ”.
AT- 3 2 0 , "](/manual-img/5/57350/w960_57350-1743.png)
AT-288
[EXC.F/EURO-OBD]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Too high a gear change point from “D1
” to “D2 ”, from “D2 ” to “D3 ”, from “D3
” to “D4 ”.
AT- 3 2 0 , "
9. A/T Does Not Shift: D1→
D2 Or Does No t K ick down : D4→ D2",
AT- 3 2 2 , "
1 0 . A /T D o e s N o t S h i f t: D2→
D3" and AT- 3 2 4 , "11. A/T Does Not
Shift: D3→ D4"
ON vehicle1.Throttle position sensor (Accelerator
pedal position (APP) sensor)AT-352, "
ACCELE
RATOR PEDAL POSI-
TION (APP) SENSOR"
2. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT-343, "
VEHICLE
SPEED SENSOR - A/T
(REVOLUTION SEN-
SOR)",AT-348, "DTC
VEHICLE SPEED SEN-
SOR MTR"
3. Shift solenoid valve AAT-357, "SHIFT SOLE-
NOID VALVE A"
4. Shift solenoid valve BAT-362, "SHIFT SOLE-
NOID VALVE B"
Gear change directly from “D1 ” to “D3
” occurs.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT-261, "
FLUID LEVEL
CHECK"
2. Accumulator servo releaseAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle 3. Brake bandAT-483, "Band Servo Pis-
ton Assembly"
Engine stops when shifting lever into
“R”, “D”, “2” and “1”.ON vehicle1. Engine idling rpmEC-722, "
Idle Speed and
Ignition Timing"
2. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT-372, "
TORQUE CON-
VERTER CLUTCH
SOLENOID VALVE"
3. Control valve assemblyAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
OFF vehicle 4. Torque converterAT-417, "
Locations of
Adjusting Shims, Needle
Bearings, Thrust Washers
and Snap Rings"
Too sharp a shock in change from “D1
” to “D2 ”.ON vehicle1. Throttle position sensor (Accelerator
pedal position (APP) sensor)AT-352, "
ACCELE
RATOR PEDAL POSI-
TION (APP) SENSOR"
2. Line pressure testAT-265, "Line Pressure
Te s t"
3. Accumulator servo releaseAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
4. Control valve assemblyAT-406, "
Control Valve
Assembly and Accumula-
tors"
5. A/T fluid temp sen circ and TCM pow
sourAT-377, "
BATT/FLUID
TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID
TEMP SENSOR CIR-
CUIT AND TCM POWER
SOURCE)"
OFF vehicle 6. Brake bandAT-483, "Band Servo Pis-
ton Assembly"
Symptom Condition Diagnostic Item Reference Page