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For 1990-2009 cars only

The following table consists of six diagnostic categories that are located in the left-hand column. Using this column, choose the appropriate category based on the operating conditions of the vehicle or transmission. After selecting a category, use the right-hand column to locate the specific symptom diagnostic information.

Diagnostic Category

Diagnostic Information

Important: The Functional Test Procedure should be performed before beginning any diagnosis. If this procedure has not already been performed, refer to Functional Test .

Fluid Diagnosis

This category contains the following topics:

    • Fluid condition - appearance, contaminants, smell, overheating
    • Line pressure - high or low
    • Low lubrication pressure
    • Fluid leaks

 

    • Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
    • Refer to Transmission Overheats .
    • Refer to Low Main Line Pressure in All Ranges .
    • Refer to Low Lubrication Pressure .
    • Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis .
    • Refer to Fluid Leaks from Transmission Input .
    • Refer to Fluid Leaks from Transmission Output .
    • Refer to Contaminated Transmission Fluid .
    • Refer to Intermittent Buzzing Noise .

Noise and Vibration Diagnosis

This category contains the following topics:

    • Noise - drive gear, final drive, whine, growl, rattle, buzz, popping
    • Vibration

 

    • Refer to Noise and Vibration Analysis .

Range Performance Diagnosis

This category contains the following topics:

    • Drives in Neutral
    • Excessive creep
    • Will not shift to Forward or Reverse
    • Will not stay in Forward or Reverse
    • Will not make a specific shift

 

    • Refer to Abnormal Activities or Responses .

Shift Quality - Feel Diagnosis

This category contains the following topics:

    • Erratic shifts
    • Harsh, soft, delayed or slipping shifts
    • Harsh, soft, or delayed engagement

 

    • Refer to Transmission Does Not Shift Properly .

Shift Speed Diagnosis

This category contains the following topic:

Inaccurate or inconsistent shift points

 

Refer to Transmission Does Not Shift Properly .

Torque Converter Diagnosis

This category contains the following topics:

    • Poor performance
    • Noise during converter operation
    • TCC shudder
    • Shudder after TCC apply
    • Vibration during converter operation

 

    • Refer to Torque Converter Diagnosis .