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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1997 🢒 Firefly (Canada) 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 3 Speed-M60 🢒 Preliminary Checks

Preliminary Checks for Pontiac Firefly (Canada) 1997

The condition of an automatic transaxle not operating properly may be influenced by one or a combination of the following items:

•	The fluid level may be too high or too low. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis and Repair .

•	The engine may be performing poorly. Refer to Engine Controls.

•	The throttle valve (TV) cable may be out of adjustment. Refer to Automatic Transmission Throttle Valve Cable Adjustment .

•	The shift select cable may be out of adjustment. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

•	The transaxle may have internal fluid leaks. Refer to the Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

•	There may be a problem with the electrical system. Refer to Engine Electrical.

•	The vehicle may have a problem in the transaxle or in the other mechanical components.