Continuously Variable Transmission CVT - Troubleshooting

• How To Information
  • How to Troubleshoot the CVT System
    • Before Troubleshooting
    • System Indicator
    • How to Read DTCs with the HDS
    • Symptom Troubleshooting Versus DTC Troubleshooting
    • How to Troubleshoot Circuits at the TCM Connector
    • OBD Status
    • How to End a Troubleshooting Session (required after any troubleshooting)
    • Failure Reproduction Technique
    • Self-Diagnosis
    • Fail-Safe Function
• Symptom Troubleshooting Index
  • CVT System Symptom Troubleshooting Index (CVT)
• Description & Operation
  • CVT System Description - Electronic Control System (CVT)
  • CVT System Description - General Operation (CVT)
  • CVT System Description - Hydraulic Controls (CVT)
  • CVT System Description - Lock-Up System (CVT)
  • CVT System Description - Power Flow (CVT)
  • CVT System Description - Shift Lock System (CVT)
• DTC Troubleshooting Index
  • CVT System DTC Troubleshooting Index (CVT, USA/Canada models) (2025)
  • CVT System DTC Troubleshooting Index (USA/Canada models) (2023 2024)
• Troubleshooting
  • CVT System Symptom Troubleshooting - HDS does not communicate with the TCM
    • Notes
    • Inspection Outline
    • Related Information
    • +B, IG1, GND1 (TCU), GND2 (TCU) Circuit Inspection
  • Paddle Shifter Circuit Troubleshooting
    • Notes
    • Inspection Outline
    • Related Information
    • Audio Remote-HFL Switch Inspection
    • ACC Combination Switch Inspection
    • SUPP [PADDLE_UP], SDNP [PADDLE_DOWN], GND [GND (C/REEL-PADDLE_DOWN) ] Circuit Inspection
    • GND (CRUISE-PADDLE_UP), GND (AUDIO_CRUISE_or_PADDLE_UP), GND [GND (C/REEL-AUDIO) ] Open Wire Inspection
    • TCM Inspection
  • Shift Lock System Circuit Troubleshooting
    • Notes
    • Inspection Outline
    • Related Information
    • HDS Function
    • Transmission Range Switch Inspection
    • Shift Lock Solenoid Inspection
    • Shift Lock Mechanism Visual Inspection
    • IG1_METER, SLS [SHIFT_LOCK_SOL] Circuit Inspection
    • ATP-P Open Wire Inspection
    • TCM Inspection
• Connector View
  • TCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs
• Component Location Index
  • CVT Differential Component Location Index (CVT)
  • CVT System Component Location Index (CVT)
• Symptom Troubleshooting Index For Viewer
  • Engine does not start (CVT)
  • Engine does not start (CVT) (2023)
  • Engine revs up abnormally high while driving, and no acceleration (CVT)
  • Engine revs up abnormally high while driving, and no acceleration (CVT) (2023)
  • Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any positions/modes (CVT)
  • Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any positions/modes (CVT) (2023)
  • Engine stalls when shifted to D position/mode from N position/mode (CVT)
  • Engine stalls when shifted to D position/mode from N position/mode (CVT) (2023)
  • Engine stalls when shifted to R position/mode from N position/mode (CVT)
  • Engine stalls when shifted to R position/mode from N position/mode (CVT) (2023)
  • Excessive idle vibration in N and P positions/modes (CVT)
  • Excessive idle vibration in N and P positions/modes (CVT) (2023)
  • Excessive idle vibration in R, D, or S positions/modes (CVT)
  • Excessive idle vibration in R, D, or S positions/modes (CVT) (2023)
  • Excessive shock when accelerating and decelerating (CVT)
  • Excessive shock when accelerating and decelerating (CVT) (2023)
  • Excessive shock when starting off (CVT)
  • Excessive shock when starting off (CVT) (2023)
  • HDS does not communicate with the TCM (CVT)
  • HDS does not communicate with the TCM (CVT) (2023)
  • Judder when starting off (CVT)
  • Judder when starting off (CVT) (2023)
  • Late shift after shifting to D position/mode from N position/mode, and return to N position/mode (CVT)
  • Late shift after shifting to D position/mode from N position/mode, and return to N position/mode (CVT) (2023)
  • Late shift after shifting to R position/mode from N position/mode, and return to N position/mode (CVT)
  • Late shift after shifting to R position/mode from N position/mode, and return to N position/mode (CVT) (2023)
  • M indicator does not come on even though the paddle shifter is operated in the sequential sportshift mode (CVT)
  • M indicator does not come on even though the paddle shifter is operated in the sequential sportshift mode (CVT) (2023)
  • No engine braking (CVT)
  • No engine braking (CVT) (2023)
  • No shift to higher or lower ratio (CVT)
  • No shift to higher or lower ratio (CVT) (2023)
  • Noise from transmission in D or S positions/modes (CVT)
  • Noise from transmission in D or S positions/modes (CVT) (2023)
  • Noise from transmission in N and P positions/modes (CVT)
  • Noise from transmission in N and P positions/modes (CVT) (2023)
  • Noise from transmission in R position/mode (CVT)
  • Noise from transmission in R position/mode (CVT) (2023)
  • Poor acceleration (CVT)
  • Poor acceleration (CVT) (2023)
  • Shift lever cannot be moved from P position/mode while pressing on the brake pedal (CVT)
  • Shift lever cannot be moved from P position/mode while pressing on the brake pedal (CVT) (2023)
  • Shift lever does not operate smoothly (CVT)
  • Shift lever does not operate smoothly (CVT) (2023)
  • Stall speed high (CVT)
  • Stall speed high (CVT) (2023)
  • Stall speed low (CVT)
  • Stall speed low (CVT) (2023)
  • Torque converter clutch does not disengage; engine stalls easily (CVT)
  • Torque converter clutch does not disengage; engine stalls easily (CVT) (2023)
  • Transmission will not shift into P position/mode, or transmission cannot shift out of P position/mode (CVT)
  • Transmission will not shift into P position/mode, or transmission cannot shift out of P position/mode (CVT) (2023)
  • Unstable engine speed (CVT)
  • Unstable engine speed (CVT) (2023)
  • Vehicle does not creep on a flat road in D or S positions/modes (CVT)
  • Vehicle does not creep on a flat road in D or S positions/modes (CVT) (2023)
  • Vehicle does not move in D or S positions/modes (CVT)
  • Vehicle does not move in D or S positions/modes (CVT) (2023)
  • Vehicle does not move in R position/mode (CVT)
  • Vehicle does not move in R position/mode (CVT) (2023)
  • Vehicle moves in N position/mode, shift cable is properly adjusted (CVT)
  • Vehicle moves in N position/mode, shift cable is properly adjusted (CVT) (2023)
  • Vibration in all positions/modes (CVT)
  • Vibration in all positions/modes (CVT) (2023)
  • When you press the paddle shifter, the transmission does not upshift/downshift (CVT)
  • When you press the paddle shifter, the transmission does not upshift/downshift (CVT) (2023)
  • With the vehicle in the ON mode, the shift position indicator displays an improper indication, or it never displays at all (CVT)
  • With the vehicle in the ON mode, the shift position indicator displays an improper indication, or it never displays at all (CVT) (2023)