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Symptom
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Probable Cause(s)
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Notes
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When you turn ignition switch to ON (II), D indicator comes on and stays on in all shift lever positions, or it never comes on at all
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A/T gear position indicator does not come on while shift lever is in that position
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Shift indicator does not work
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When you pull paddle shifter + (upshift switch) in D and S, transmission does not upshift
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A problem in paddle shifter + (upshift switch) circuit
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Check the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) circuit;
R20A3 engine model,
K24Z3 engine model.
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When you pull paddle shifter − (downshift switch) in D and S, transmission does not downshift
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A problem in paddle shifter − (downshift switch) circuit
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Check the paddle shifter − (downshift switch) circuit;
R20A3 engine model,
K24Z3 engine model.
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M indicator does not come on even though paddle shifter + (upshift switch) or paddle shifter − (downshift switch) is operated in sequential shift mode
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Paddle shifter + (upshift switch) illumination does not come on when combination light switch is turned on while ignition switch is ON (II)
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Paddle shifter − (downshift switch) illumination does not come on when combination light switch is turned on while ignition switch is ON (II)
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Kickdown timing and kickdown click timing is out of synchronization
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Shift lever cannot be moved from P while you are pressing on brake pedal
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Ignition switch cannot be moved from ACCESSORY (I) to LOCK (0) (key is pushed in, shift lever in P)
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HDS does not communicate with PCM or vehicle
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DLC circuit
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Troubleshoot the DLC circuit;
R20A3 engine model,
K24Z3 engine model.
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Symptom
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Probable Cause(s)
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Notes
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Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any gear
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4.
5.
6.
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8.
9.
10.
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Low ATF level
Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
Connection between shift cable and transmission or body is worn
ATF pump worn or binding
Regulator valve stuck or spring worn
ATF strainer clogged
Mainshaft worn or damaged
Final gears worn or damaged
Transmission-to-engine assembly error
Axle disengaged
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Vehicle moves in R, but not in D, or 1st in S
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2.
3.
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1st accumulator defective
1st gears worn or damaged
1st clutch defective
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Symptom
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Probable Cause(s)
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Notes
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Vehicle moves in D and R, but not in 2nd in S
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2.
3.
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2nd accumulator defective
2nd gears worn or damaged
2nd clutch defective
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Vehicle moves in D and S, but not in R
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5.
6.
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Shift solenoid valve E defective
Shift fork shaft stuck
Shift valve E defective
4th/reverse accumulator defective
4th clutch defective
Reverse gears worn or damaged
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Poor acceleration; flares when starting off in D, S, and R; stall speed high in D and S in 1st and 2nd
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5.
6.
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Low ATF level
Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
ATF pump worn or binding
Regulator valve stuck or spring worn
ATF strainer clogged
Torque converter check valve defective
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Symptom
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Probable Cause(s)
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Notes
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Poor acceleration; flares when starting off in D, S, and R; stall speed high when starting off in 2nd in S
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2nd clutch defective
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Poor acceleration; flares when starting off in D, S, and R; stall speed high in R
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2.
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Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
4th clutch defective
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Poor acceleration; stall speed low in D and S in 1st and 2nd
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5.
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Shift solenoid valve E defective
Torque converter one-way clutch defective
Engine output low
Torque converter clutch piston defective
Lock-up shift valve defective
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Poor acceleration; stall speed low in R
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4.
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Engine output low
Torque converter clutch piston defective
Lock-up shift valve defective
Torque converter one-way clutch defective
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Replace the torque converter.
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Symptom
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Probable Cause(s)
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Notes
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Engine idle vibration
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3.
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5.
6.
7.
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Low ATF level
Shift solenoid valve E defective
Drive plate defective or transmission misassembled
Engine output low
Torque converter clutch piston defective
ATF pump worn or binding
Lock-up shift valve defective
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Vehicle moves in N
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6.
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10.
11.
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Excessive ATF
Foreign material in separator plate orifice
Relief valve defective
1st clutch defective
2nd clutch defective
3rd clutch defective
4th clutch defective
5th clutch defective
Clearance between clutch end-plate and top disc incorrect
Needle bearing seized, worn, or damaged
Thrust washer seized, worn, or damaged
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Symptom
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Probable Cause(s)
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Notes
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Late shift after shifting from N to D and S, or excessive shock when shifted into D and S
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15.
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Shift solenoid valve E defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective
Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
Connection between shift cable and transmission or body is worn
Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor
defective
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor
defective
ATF temperature sensor
defective
Foreign material in separator plate orifice
Servo control valve defective
1st accumulator defective
1st check ball stuck
Lock-up shift valve defective
1st clutch defective
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Late shift after shifting from N to R, or excessive shock when shifted into R
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11.
12.
13.
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Shift solenoid valve E defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective
Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
Loose or poor connection between shift cable and transmission or body is worn
Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor
defective
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor
defective
ATF temperature sensor
defective
Shift fork shaft stuck
Foreign material in separator plate orifice
Shift valve E defective
4th/reverse accumulator defective
Lock-up shift valve defective
4th clutch defective
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Transmission does not shift
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2.
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Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor
defective
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor
defective
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Excessive shock or flares on all upshifts and downshifts
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3.
4.
5.
6.
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A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective
Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor
defective
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor
defective
ATF temperature sensor
defective
Foreign material in separator plate orifice
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Excessive shock or flares on 1-2 upshift or 2-1 downshift
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11.
12.
13.
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Shift solenoid valve E defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective
2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch
defective
Foreign material in separator plate orifice
1st accumulator defective
2nd accumulator defective
1st check ball stuck
2nd check ball stuck
Lock-up shift valve defective
1st clutch defective
2nd clutch defective
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Symptom
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Probable Cause(s)
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Notes
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Excessive shock or flares on 2-3 upshift or 3-2 downshift
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4.
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6.
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8.
9.
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A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective
3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch
defective
Foreign material in separator plate orifice
2nd accumulator defective
3rd accumulator defective
2nd check ball stuck
2nd clutch defective
3rd clutch defective
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Excessive shock or flares on 3-4 upshift or 4-3 downshift
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5.
6.
7.
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A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective
Foreign material in separator plate orifice
3rd accumulator defective
4th/reverse accumulator defective
3rd clutch defective
4th clutch defective
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Excessive shock or flares on 4-5 upshift or 5-4 downshift
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5.
6.
7.
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A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C defective
Foreign material in separator plate orifice
4th/reverse accumulator defective
5th accumulator defective
4th clutch defective
5th clutch defective
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Noise from transmission in all shift lever positions
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2.
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ATF pump worn or binding
Mainshaft bearing, countershaft bearing, or secondary shaft bearing defective
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Vehicle does not accelerate above 50 km/h (31 mph)
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Torque converter one-way clutch defective
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Replace the torque converter.
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Vibration in all shift lever positions
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Drive plate defective or transmission misassembled
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Shift lever does not operate smoothly
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2.
3.
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Transmission range switch
defective or out of adjustment
Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
Connection between shift cable and transmission or body is worn
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Transmission does not shift into P
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2.
3.
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Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
Connection between shift cable and transmission or body is worn
Park mechanism defective
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Torque converter clutch does not disengage
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2.
3.
4.
5.
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Shift solenoid valve E defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective
Torque converter clutch piston defective
Lock-up shift valve defective
Lock-up control valve defective
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Torque converter clutch does not operate smoothly
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Shift solenoid valve E defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective
Torque converter clutch piston defective
Torque converter check valve defective
Lock-up shift valve defective
Lock-up control valve defective
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Torque converter clutch does not engage
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Shift solenoid valve E defective
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A defective
Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor
defective
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor
defective
Torque converter clutch piston defective
Torque converter check valve defective
Lock-up shift valve defective
Lock-up control valve defective
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A/T gear position indicator does not indicate shift lever positions
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2.
3.
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Transmission range switch
defective or out of adjustment
Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
Connection between shift cable and transmission or body is worn
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Speedometer and odometer do not work
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Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor
defective
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Engine does not rev to high rpm, and transmission upshifts at low rpm (engine at normal operating temperature)
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VTEC rocker arms defective
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Check the engine rocker arms.
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