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Problem Symptoms Table

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Refer to the table below when the trouble cause is considered to be electrical. If the instruction PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE is given in the flowchart of each circuit, inspect the suspected areas in descending order for each symptom. If the trouble still occurs even though there are no abnormalities in the inspections listed for the symptoms, check and replace the ECM.

  1. Chapter 1: Electronic Circuit Matrix Chart 
    ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT MATRIX CHART

    Symptom Suspected Area Reference
    No up-shift (1st -> 2nd) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No up-shift (2nd -> 3rd) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No up-shift (3rd -> 4th) Transmission control switch circuit *1 DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No down-shift (4th -> 3rd) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No down-shift (3rd -> 2nd) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No down-shift (2nd -> 1st) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    No lock-up or No lock-up off ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Shift point too high or too low ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Up-shift to 4th from 3rd while shift lever is 3 position Transmission control switch circuit *1 DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Up-shift to 4th from 3rd while engine is cold Engine coolant temp, sensor circuit *1 (for 2AZ-FE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Harsh engagement (N -> D) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Harsh engagement (Lock-up) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Harsh engagement (Any driving position) ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Poor acceleration ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Engine stalls when starting off or stopping ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Malfunction in shifting Park/neutral position switch circuit *1 DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT) 
    ECM ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
  2. Chapter 2: On-Vehicle Repair and Off-Vehicle Repair 
    ON-VEHICLE REPAIR AND OFF-VEHICLE REPAIR CHART

    Symptom Suspected Area Reference
    Vehicle does not move in any forward positions and reverse positions Manual valve REMOVAL 
    Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    Front and rear planetary gear AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D planetary gear AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D one-way clutch (F2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Forward clutch (C1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D brake (B3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Vehicle does not move in R position Front and rear planetary gear unit AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D planetary gear unit AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Direct clutch (C2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D brake (C3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    1st and reverse brake (62) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No up-shift (1st -> 2nd) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    No. 1 one-way clutch (F1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    2nd brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No up-shift (2nd -> 3rd) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    Direct clutch (C2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No up-shift (3rd -> 4th) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    U/D clutch (C3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No down-shift (4th -> 3rd) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    No down-shift (3rd -> 2nd) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    No down-shift (2nd -> 1st) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    No lock-up or No lock-up off Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    Harsh engagement (N -> D) C1 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    Forward clutch (C1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D one-way clutch (F2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No. 1 one-way clutch (F1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Harsh engagement (N -> R) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    Direct clutch (C2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    1st and reverse brake (B2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Harsh engagement (Lock-up) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    Harsh engagement (2nd -> 3rd) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    Harsh engagement (3rd -> 4th) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    Harsh engagement (4th -> 3rd) Valve body assembly REMOVAL 
    Slip or shudder (Forward position: After warm-up) Oil strainer REMOVAL 
    Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    Forward clutch (C1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Direct clutch (C2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D brake (C3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No. 1 one-way clutch (F1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D one-way clutch (F2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (R position) Oil strainer REMOVAL 
    Direct clutch (C2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    1st and reverse brake (B2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (1st) No. 1 one-way clutch (F1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (2nd) U/D one-way clutch (F2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    2nd brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (3rd) Direct clutch (C2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Slip or shudder (4th) U/D clutch (C3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No engine braking (1st to 3rd: D position) U/D brake (B3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No engine braking (1st: L position) 1st and reverse brake (B2) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    No engine braking (2nd: 2 position) 2nd brake (B1) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Poor acceleration (All position) Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    U/D planetary gear AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Poor acceleration (4th) U/D clutch (C3) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    U/D planetary gear AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT 
    Large shift shock or engine stalls when starting off or stopping Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE 
    No kick-down Valve body assembly REMOVAL