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DIAGNOSIS (JR405E) 7A2-93
No. A1: Vehicle Does Not Run in D, 3, 2, L and R Range
Description:
Vehicle does not run though the accelerator pedal is stepped on.
Diagnosis Hints:
Some trouble in the AT main unit is supposed (since the vehicle can run even if the TCM is defective). However,
since the trouble of the main unit may be originated from the sensor system or output system, these systems
should be also checked to prevent reproduce of the trouble.
Possible Cause:
Slip of clutch (low clutch, low one-way clutch, reverse clutch, low & reverse brake).
If slip of clutch is caused, a DTC (gear ratio error) is stored.
Shortage or faulty quality of ATF.
Dropped line pressure.
Trouble in control valve body (faulty operation, sticking, clogged oil passage).
Disordered select cable (select indicator light indicates D, 3, 2, L or R but the hydraulic system is not in the D, 3,
2, L, or R range).
Faulty torque generated.
Trouble in the torque converter (faulty operation, sticking), insufficient engine output.
Malfunction of parking mechanism.
Step Action Yes No
1 Dislocation or disordered of select lever.
Does the vehicle move when the brake is released in a
position other than the P range and the vehicle is pushed?
Go to Step 2
Adjust the select cable.
2 Are any DTCs stored?
Go to DTC Chart Go to Step 3
3 Are the quantity, contamination and smell normal?
If the ATF level is low,
replenish up to the
specified level.
Go to Step 4
If ATF is extremely
black and
contaminated and
smells burnt, slip of the
clutch is supposed.
Overhaul the AT unit.
4 Is the stall revolution correct in all range? Refer the STALL
TEST section in this manual.
Go to Step 5
Repair the defect or
replace.
5 Is the line pressure correct? Refer the LINE PRESSURE
TEST section in this manual. Trouble in the AT
assembly or control
valve.
Repair the defect or
replace.
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7A2-120 DIAGNOSIS (JR405E)
No. D2: Gear is Shifted Frequently
Description:
Gear is shifted down immediately though the accelerator pedal is stepped on a little in D, 3, 2, or L range.
Diagnosis Hints:
Basically, the same cause as "No. D1: Faulty gear shifting" is considered. However, as possible cause, fault
input signal of throttle position sensor or speed sensor, fault input signal of inhibitor switch, or fault of TCM
power source, earth, ground return wire are considered first.
Then, slip of the clutch, fault of the control valve are considered.
No. D3: Gear Shift Point is Low or High at All Point
No. D4: Gear Shift Point is Low or High at Limited Point
Description:
Gear shift point is deviated from the shift diagram.
Gear is not shifted up properly though the vehicle is accelerated.
Gear is not shifted immediately and enough acceleration cannot be obtained though the accelerator pedal is
stepped on.
Diagnosis Hints:
If the cause is not faulty gear shift, throttle position sensor disordered or fault input of speed sensor is
considered. Output signal of the throttle position sensor is changed to linear one.
(Refer the paragraph about the faulty throttle position sensor of "No. D1: Faulty gear shifting".)
No. D5: No Kick-down
Description:
The engine speeds up but vehicle speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is stepped on at the
starting.
Diagnosis Hints:
When the gear shift is normal only without kick-down, possibility of fault of the throttle position sensor. Check
that the throttle voltage increases linearly in proportion to the throttle opening.
(Refer the paragraph about the faulty throttle position sensor of "No. D1: Faulty gear shifting".)
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DIAGNOSIS (JR405E) 7A2-127
No. F1: Low Maximum Speed or Poor Acceleration
Description:
Starting acceleration is poor.
Acceleration is slow though the accelerator pedal is stepped on during the running.
Diagnosis Hints:
In addition to the low engine output, faulty gear shifting of AT or fixing at the 3rd position may be possible.
Therefore, in case of such a trouble that "maximum speed is low, and acceleration is poor", it should be cleared
up whether the trouble is originated from the engine system of AT system by a running test, inspection of stall
revolution, etc.
Possible Cause:
Clogged air cleaner, out of injection timing, dropped compression pressure, etc.
Fixing at 3rd position (fail-safe activated).
Since the gear is fixed at the 3rd position because of the fail-safe function, a trouble that "Maximum
speed is low, and acceleration is poor" is resulted. In this case, the DTC is memorized.
When TCM stops operation because of faulty TCM ground, the gear is fixed at the 3rd position because
of a mechanical reason. In this case, no DTC is memorized.
Disordered inhibitor switch .
Incorrect properties of throttle opening signal (serial communication) of throttle position sensor.
Throttle opening signal (serial communication) of the throttle position sensor does not change in
proportion to the throttle opening. In this case, fixing at the high or low gear results in such a trouble
that "Maximum Speed is Low and Acceleration is Poor".
Slip of clutch (low clutch, high clutch).
If slip of clutch is caused, a DTC (gear ratio error) is stored.
Dropped line pressure.
Trouble in the torque converter system (faulty operation).
Step Action Yes No
1 Test Drive.
Is the gear smoothly shifted in the order of 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd,
3rd to 4th gear and lock up?
Clogged air
cleaner, out of
injection timing,
dropped
compression
pressure, etc. Go to Step 2
2 Gear ratio trouble diagnosis.
Travel in the following sequence for about 7 seconds or more in
each range: Start in the L range (1st) to 2 range (2nd) to 3 range
(3rd) to D range (4th) (to detect the gear ratio trouble exactly, this
process should be carried out)
Go to Step 3 Go to Step 3
3 Are any DTCs stored?
Go to DTC Chart Go to Step 4