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Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE BASIC INSPECTION CHART

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1
  • Turn ignition switch to ON.
  • Does O/D OFF indicator light (illuminate/go out) corresponding to O/D OFF switch (on/off)?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Perform symptom troubleshooting NO.26 O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN O/D OFF SWITCH IS TURNED ON , or NO.27 O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN O/D OFF SWITCH IS NOT TURNED ON .
2
  • Turn ignition switch to ON.
  • When selector lever is moved, are selector lever position and indicator aligned? Also, when other ranges are selected from N or P during idling, does vehicle creep within 1 - 2 seconds? 
Yes Go to the next step.
No Inspect selector lever. (See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION .) Repair or replace defected areas.
3 Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection result.
Flush ATX and cooler line as necessary.
4 Yes Go to the next step.
No Adjust accelerator cable as necessary.
Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection result.
5 Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection result.
6
  • Inspect voltage at the following TCM terminals.

    (See TCM INSPECTION .)

    • Terminal 1B, 1F (TFT sensor)
    • Terminal 2C (2 range switch)
    • Terminal 1AA (3 range switch)
    • Terminal 1Z (D range switch)
    • Terminal 1W (R position switch)
    • Terminal 2B (P position switch)
    • Terminal 1T (N position switch)
    • Terminal 1M, 1V(VSS)
    • Terminal 1K, 1X (Intermediate sensor)
    • Terminal 1P (Battery power supply)
  • Is voltage okay?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection result.
7
  • Inspect value at the following PCM PIDs using WDS or equivalent. (See PCM INSPECTION .)
    • B+
    • ECT
    • RPM
    • TP
    • VSS
  • Are PID values okay?
Yes Perform symptom troubleshooting and follow procedures.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection result.