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When you turn the ignition switch ON (II), the D indicator comes on and stays on in all shift lever positions, or it never comes on at all |
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A/T gear position indicator does not come on while the shift lever is in that position |
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Shift indicator does not work |
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When you press the steering wheel upshift (+) switch in S, the transmission does not upshift gears | A problem in the steering wheel upshift (+) switch circuit | Check the steering wheel upshift (+) switch circuit. | |
When you press the steering wheel downshift (-) switch in S, the transmission does not downshift gears | A problem in the sttering wheel downshift (-) switch circuit | Check the steering wheel downshift (-) switch circuit. |
Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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Shift lever cannot be moved from P position while you are pushing on the brake pedal |
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Ignition switch cannot be moved from ACC (I) position to LOCK (0) position (key is pushed in, shift lever in P) |
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HDS does not communicate with the PCM or the vehicle | DLC circuit error | Troubleshoot the DLC circuit. |
Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any gear | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. | Low ATF level Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Joint in shift cable and transmission or body worn ATF pump worn or binding Regulator valve stuck or spring worn ATF strainer clogged Mainshaft worn or damaged Final gears worn or damaged Transmission-to-engine assembly error Axle disengaged |
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Vehicle moves in R, but not in D, S, or S in 1st | 1. 2. 3. | 1st accumulator defective 1st gears worn or damaged 1st clutch defective |
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Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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Vehicle moves in D, S, and R, but not in 2nd in S | 1. 2. 3. | 2nd accumulator defective 2nd gears worn or damaged 2nd clutch defective |
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Vehicle moves in D and S, but not in R | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. | Shift solenoid valve E defective Shift fork shaft stuck Shift valve E defective 4th/reverse accumulator defective 4th clutch defective Reverse gears worn or damaged |
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Poor acceleration; flares on starting off in D, S, and R; stall speed high in D, S, and S in 1st and 2nd | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. | Low ATF level Shift cable broken or out of adjustment ATF pump worn or binding Regulator valve stuck or spring worn ATF strainer clogged Torque converter check valve defective |
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Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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Poor acceleration; flares on starting off in D, S, and R; stall speed high when starting off in S in 2nd | 2nd clutch defective |
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Poor acceleration; flares on starting off in D, S, and R; stall speed high in R | 1. 2. | Shift cable broken or out of adjustment 4th clutch defective |
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Poor acceleration; flares on starting off in D, S, and R; stall speed low in D, S, and S in 1st and 2nd | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. | Shift solenoid valve E defective Torque converter one-way clutch defective Engine output low Torque converter clutch piston defective Lock-up shift valve defective |
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Poor acceleration; flares on starting off in D, S, and R; stall speed low in R | 1. 2. 3. 4. | Torque converter one-way clutch defective Engine output low Torque converter clutch piston defective Lock-up shift valve defective | Replace the torque converter. |
Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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Engine idle vibration | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. | Low ATF level Shift solenoid valve E defective Drive plate defective or transmission misassembled Engine output low Torque converter clutch piston defective ATF pump worn or binding Lock-up shift valve defective Misadjusted engine and transmission mounts |
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Vehicle moves in N | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. | Excessive ATF Foreign material in separator plate orifice Relief valve defective 1st clutch defective 2nd clutch defective 3rd clutch defective 4th clutch defective 5th clutch defective Clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance incorrect Needle bearing seized, worn, or damaged Thrust washer seized up, worn, or damaged |
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Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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Late shift after shifting from N to D and S, or excessive shock when shifted into D and S | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. | Shift solenoid valve E defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Joint in shift cable and transmission or body worn Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor defective Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor defective ATF temperature sensor defective Foreign material in separator plate orifice Servo control valve defective 1st accumulator defective 1st check ball stuck Lock-up shift valve defective 1st clutch defective |
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Late shift after shifting from N to R, or excessive shock when shifted into R | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. | Shift solenoid valve E defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Joint in shift cable and transmission or body worn Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor defective Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor defective ATF temperature sensor defective Shift fork shaft stuck Foreign material in separator plate orifice Shift valve E defective 4th/reverse accumulator defective Lock-up shift valve defective 4th clutch defective |
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Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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The A/T does not shift | 1. 2. | Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor defective Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor defective |
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Excessive shock or flares on all upshifts and downshifts | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. | A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor defective Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor defective ATF temperature sensor defective Foreign material in separator plate orifice |
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Excessive shock or flares on 1-2 upshift or 2-1 downshift | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. | Shift solenoid valve E defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch defective Foreign material in separator plate orifice 1st accumulator defective 2nd accumulator defective 1st check ball stuck 2nd check ball stuck Lock-up shift valve defective 1st clutch defective 2nd clutch defective |
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Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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Excessive shock or flares on 2-3 upshift or 3-2 downshift | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. | A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch defective Foreign material in separator plate orifice 2nd accumulator defective 3rd accumulator defective 2nd check ball stuck 2nd clutch defective 3rd clutch defective |
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Excessive shock or flares on 3-4 upshift or 4-3 downshift | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. | A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective Foreign material in separator plate orifice 3rd accumulator defective 4th accumulator defective 3rd clutch defective 4th clutch defective |
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Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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Excessive shock or flares on 4-5 upshift or 5-4 downshift | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. | A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective Foreign material in separator plate orifice 4th accumulator defective 5th accumulator defective 4th clutch defective 5th clutch defective |
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Noise from transmission in all shift lever positions | 1. 2. | ATF pump worn or binding Mainshaft bearing, countershaft bearing or secondary shaft bearing defective |
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Vehicle does not accelerate above 50 km/h (31 mph) | Torque converter one-way clutch defective | Replace the torque converter. | |
Vibration in all shift lever positions | Drive plate defective or transmission misassembled |
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Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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Shift lever does not operate smoothly | 1. 2. 3. | Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Joint in shift cable and transmission or body worn |
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Transmission does not shift into P | 1. 2. 3. | Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Joint in shift cable and transmission or body worn Park mechanism defective |
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Torque converter clutch does not disengage | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. | Shift solenoid valve E defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective Torque converter clutch piston defective Lock-up shift valve defective Lock-up control valve defective |
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Torque converter clutch does not operate smoothly | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. | Shift solenoid valve E defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective Torque converter clutch piston defective Torque converter check valve defective Lock-up shift valve defective Lock-up control valve defective |
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Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes | |
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Torque converter clutch does not engage | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. | Shift solenoid valve E defective A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor defective Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor defective Torque converter clutch piston defective Torque converter check valve defective Lock-up shift valve defective Lock-up control valve defective |
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A/T gear position indicator does not indicate shift lever positions | 1. 2. 3. | Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Joint in shift cable and transmission or body worn |
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Speedometer and odometer do not work | Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor defective |
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The engine does not rev to high rpm, and the transmission upshifts at low rpm | VTEC rocker arms defective | Check the engine rocker arms. |