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7B1-26 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Operation
VISUAL INSPECTION
Visually check following parts and systems.
INSPECTION ITEM
REFERRING SECTION
A / T fluid ± ± ± ± ± level, leakage, color
A / T fluid hoses ± ± ± ± ± disconnection, looseness, deterioration
Throttle (accelerator) cable ± ± ± ± ± play, installation
A / T throttle cable ± ± ± ± ± play, installation
A / T select cable ± ± ± ± ± installation, operation
Engine oil ± ± ± ± ± level, leakage
Engine coolant ± ± ± ± ± level, leakage
Battery ± ± ± ± ± fluid level, corrosion of terminal
Connectors of electric wire harness ± ± ± ± ± disconnection, friction
Fuses ± ± ± ± ± burning
Parts ± ± ± ± ± installation, damage
Bolt ± ± ± ± ± looseness
Other parts that can be checked visually
Also check following items at engine start, if possible.
ªO / D OFFº lamp
ªPOWERº lamp
Malfunction indicator lamp
Charge warning lamp
Engine oil pressure warning lamp
Engine coolant temp. meter
Other parts that can be checked visually
Section 0B
Section 7B1
Section 6E1 / 6E2
Section 7B1
Section 7B1
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 6 / 6-1 / 7B1
Section 8
Section 7B1
Section 7B1
Section 6 / 6-1
Section 6H
Section 8 (Section 6A1 / 6A2 /
6A4 for pressure check)
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A / T BASIC CHECK
This inspection is important for troubleshooting when PCM (ECM) has detected no DTC and no abnormality has
been noted in visual inspection.
Follow flow table carefully.
STEP
ACTIONYESNO
1Was ªA / T DIAG. FLOW TABLEº performed?Go to Step 2.Go to ªA / T DIAG.
FLOW TABLEº.
2Perform MANUAL ROAD TEST in this section.
Is it OK?Go to Step 3.Go to Step 4.
3Proceed to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 1 in this
section.
Is trouble identified?Repair or replace
defective parts.Go to Step 5.
4Perform stall test, time rag test, line pressure test,
engine brake test and ªPº range test referring to STALL
TEST, LINE PRESSURE TEST, ENGINE BRAKE
TEST and ªPº RANGE TEST in this section.
Are the test results satisfactory?Go to Step 5.Proceed to
TROUBLE DIAGNO-
SIS TABLE 3 in this
section.
5Proceed to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 2 in this
section.
Is trouble identified?Repair or replace
defective parts.Proceed to
TROUBLE DIAGNO-
SIS TABLE 3 in this
section.
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7B1-28 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Transmission fluid Running condition Running condition Gear shift
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 1
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
TCC does not operateBrake pedal (stop lamp) switch or its
circuit faulty (H25 engine only)
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its
circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty
(if equipped)DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-1
Gear does not change
to 4thO / D cut switch or its circuit faulty
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its
circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty
(if equipped)DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-2
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 2
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Low fluid pressureClogged oil pump strainer
Malfunction of pressure regulator valveWash strainer.
Overhaul valve body.
High fluid pressurePressure regulator valveOverhaul valve body.
Unable to run in all
rangeRegulator valve stickReplace.
Clogged oil strainerWash strainer.
Seized or broken planetary gearRepair or replace.
Faulty manual valveReplace.
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive
slippage in ªDº or
ª2ºFaulty 1±2 shift valveReplace.
Poor 1±2 shift, ex-
ili
Regulator valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippage1±2 shift valve stickingReplace.
Shift solenoid valve-B stickingReplace.
Intermediate coast modulator valve stick-
ingReplace.
Poor 2±3 shift, ex-
ili
2±3 shift valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippageShift solenoid valve-A stickingReplace.
Poor start or surg-
ing in ªDº rangeRegulator valve stickingReplace.
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Gear shift Transmission fluid Running condition
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Poor 3±4 shift, ex-3±4 shift valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippageShift solenoid valve-B stickingReplace.
Excessive shock onRegulator valve stickingReplace.
1±2 shiftFaulty accumulator, second brake pistonReplace.
Excessive shock onRegulator valve stickingReplace.
2±3 shiftFaulty accumulator, direct clutch pistonReplace.
Excessive shock on
3±4 shiftRegulator valve stickingReplace.
Non operate lock-TCC (Lock-up) control valve stickingReplace.
up systemSolenoid valve No.2 (TCC solenoid valve)
stickingReplace.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 3
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Low fluid pressureLeakage from oil pressure circuitOverhaul.
Unable to run in all
rangeWear in oil pumpReplace.
Seizure in oil pumpReplace.
Fluid pressure leakage to over drive clutch
due to wear of oil pump bushingReplace.
Faulty in torque converterReplace.
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Running condition Gear shift Abnormal
noise
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive
slippage in ªDº or ª2ºFluid pressure leakage from forward clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Overdrive clutch slippingReplace.
Unable to run or ex-
cessive slippage in
ªLº rangeFluid pressure leakage of forward clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Reverse brake disc slippingReplace.
Broken brake piston O-ringReplace.
Unable to run or ex-
cessive slippage in
ªRº rangeFluid pressure leakage to direct clutch due
to wear or breakage of center support seal
ringReplace.
Worn direct clutchReplace.
Poor 1±2 shift, ex-
cessive slippageFluid pressure leakage to overdrive clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Faulty second brakeReplace.
Broken O-ring of second brake pistonReplace.
Faulty second coast brake (in ª2º range)Replace.
Poor 2±3 shift, ex-
cessive slippageFluid pressure leakage to overdrive clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Worn direct clutch bushingReplace.
Direct clutch slippingReplace.
Foreign material caught in direct clutch pis-
ton check ballReplace.
Poor start or surging
in ªDº rangeFluid pressure leakage of forward clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Malfunction of forward clutchReplace.
Poor 3±4 shift, ex-
ili
Faulty overdrive brakeReplace.
cessive slippageFaulty overdrive clutchReplace.
Poor start or judder-
ing in ªRº rangeFluid pressure leakage of direct clutch due
to wear or breakage of oil center support
seal ringReplace.
Worn direct clutchReplace.
Excessive shock on
1± 2 shiftFaulty one-way clutchReplace.
Non operate lock-up
systemFaulty torque converterReplace.
Abnormal noise in
ªPº or ªNº rangeWorn oil pumpReplace.
SCAN TOOL DATA-Refer to SECTION 6 / 6-1.
INSPECTION OF PCM AND ITS CIRCUIT-Refer to SECTION 6 / 6-1.
WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTORS-Refer to SECTION 6 / 6-1.
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Brake pedal Released Depressed
Voltage 0 VBattery
voltage
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-1 (NO TCC LOCK-UP OCCURS)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
PCM turns TCC solenoid OFF under any of the following conditions.
Brake pedal switch: ON
4WD LOW switch: ON
Cruise control module: TCC OFF command signal is output (if equipped).
ECT: ECT < 30C (86F)
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident
and very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
Road test should be carried out with 2 person, a driver and tester, on a level road.
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Was ªAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLEº performed?Go to Step 2.Go to ªAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLEº.
2ECT check:
(1) Warm up engine to normal operating
temperature.
(2) Check ECT using scan tool.
Is ECT more than 30C (86F)?Go to Step 3.Faulty ECT sensor, its
circuit or engine cooling
system.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
3Perform running test under the following
conditions and check voltage between
C51-1-8 (G16 / J20 engines) or C51-1-2 (H25
engine) terminal of PCM coupler and ground.
Normal mode in ªDº range.
Transfer ª2Hº position.
Cruise control is not operated (if equipped).
Brake pedal released.
Drive vehicle with TCC ON condition
referring to ªTCC lock-up diagramº in
this section.
Is it battery voltage?Faulty TCC solenoid
valve, its circuit or
transmission.Go to Step 4.
4Is vehicle equipped with H25 engine?Go to Step 5.Go to Step 6.
5Brake switch signal inspection:
(1) With ignition switch ON, check voltage
between E61-31 terminal of PCM coupler
terminal and ground.
Is the result as specified?Go to Step 6.Faulty brake pedal switch
or its circuit.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
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O / D cut
switchOFF ON
VoltageBattery
voltage0 V
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-2 (NO GEAR SHIFT TO O / D)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
PCM does not shift to O / D gear under any of the following conditions.
O / D cut switch: ON
4WD LOW switch: ON
Cruise control module: O / D OFF command signal is output (if equipped).
ECT: ECT < 30C (86F)
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident
and very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
Road test should be carried out with 2 person, a driver and tester, on a level road.
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Was ªAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLEº performed?Go to Step 2.Go to ªAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLEº.
2ECT check:
(1) Warm up engine to normal operating
temperature.
(2) Check ECT using scan tool.
Is ECT more than 30C (86F)?Go to Step 3.Faulty ECT sensor,
its circuit or engine
cooling system.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
3Perform running test under the following
conditions and check voltage between
C51-1-2 (G16 / J20 engines) or C51-1-6 (H25
engine) terminal of PCM coupler and ground,
C51-1-1 terminal of PCM coupler and ground.
O / D cut switch OFF (ªO / D OFFº lamp OFF).
Normal mode in ªDº range.
Transfer ª2Hº position.
Cruise control is not operated (if equipped).
Drive vehicle with 4th gear condition
referring to ªGear shift diagramº in this
section.
Is each voltage about 0 V?Faulty shift solenoid
valve, its circuit or
transmission.ªGº wire or ªG / Rº wire
shorted to power circuit.
If OK, go to Step 4.
4O / D cut switch signal inspection:
(1) With ignition switch ON, check voltage
between E61-33 (G16 / J20 engines) or
E61-14 (H25 engine) terminal of PCM
coupler and ground.
Is the result as specified?Go to Step 5.Faulty O / D cut switch or
its circuit.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
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7B1-36 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Switch ON
positionSwitch OFF
positionSwitch ON
position
Switch OFF
position
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE B-2 ªO / D OFFº LIGHT CIRCUIT CHECK
(ªO / D OFFº LIGHT COMES ON STEADILY)
WIRING DIAGRAM ± Refer to Table B-1 in this section.
TROUBLESHOOTING
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Check O / D cut Switch Position.
Is O / D cut switch turned OFF (Is switch button at OFF
position)?Go to Step 2.Turn O / D cut switch
OFF.
2Check Lamp Circuit for Short.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect PCM
connectors.
2) Turn ignition switch ON.
Does ªO / D OFFº lamp come ON steadily?ªW / Bº circuit shorted
to ground.Go to Step 3.
3Check O / D cut Switch Circuit.
1) Check resistance between terminal E61-33
(G16 / J20 engines) or E61-14 (H25 engine) of
disconnected PCM connector and body ground with
O / D cut switch OFF.
Is continuity indicated?Go to Step 4.Check PCM ground
circuit for open.
If ground circuit is
OK, substitute a
known-good PCM
and recheck.
4Check O / D cut Switch for Operation.
1) Remove console box.
2) Disconnect O / D cut switch connector.
3) Check continuity between switch terminals under
each condition below.
Switch OFF position: No continuity
Switch ON position: Continuity
Is check result satisfactory?ªY / Rº circuit shorted
to ground.Replace O / D cut
switch.
Fig. for Step 1. Fig. for Step 4.