## CVT Symptom Troubleshooting

These symptoms DO NOT trigger Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) or cause the [D] indicator to blink. If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) was reported ON or the [D] indicator has been blinking, check for DTCs. But if the vehicle has one of the systems in the following chart, check the probable cause(s) for it, in the sequence listed, until you find the problem.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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When you turn the ignition switch ON (II), the D indicator comes on and stays on or never comes on at all | A problem in the D indicator circuit | Check the D indictor circuit.
Shift lever cannot be moved from P position while you're pushing on the brake pedal | A Problem in the shift lock system (interlock system) | Check the interlock system-shift lock system circuit.
Ignition key cannot be moved from ACC (I) position to LOCK (0) position, when you're pushing it with the shift lever in P position | A Problem in the key interlock system (interlock system) | Check the interlock system-key interlock system circuit.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any position | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round Start clutch defective Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Input shaft worn or damaged Secondary drive gear or secondary driven gear worn or damaged Final drive or driven gear worn or damaged Sun gear worn or damaged Detent lever assembly worn or damaged Control lever worn or damaged Park pawl and pawl shaft worn or damaged ATF pump worn, binding, or foreign material in ATF pump Low ATF level Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective ATF joint lines worn or damaged PCM defective Transmission range switch defective Flywheel drive plate worn or damaged Flywheel assembly defective Engine out put low | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors and transmission range switch connector.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Vehicle does not move in D, S, and L positions | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. | Forward clutch defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn, or damaged Sun gear worn or damaged Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Manual valve lever and pin worn Manual valve body defective PCM defective Transmission range switch defective Engine output low | Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check for a loose shift cable on the shift lever and the transmission control shaft. Check the D indicator indication, and check for loose transmission range switch connector.
Vehicle does not move in R position | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. | Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn, or damaged Planetary carrier assembly worn or damaged Sun gear worn or damaged Ring gear worn or damaged Input shaft needle bearing worn or damaged Thrust needle bearing on planetary carrier seized up, worn or damaged Thrust washer on planetary carrier seized up, worn or damaged Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Manual valve lever and pin worn Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective ATF joint lines worn or damaged Inhibitor solenoid valve defective Transmission range switch defective | Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check for a loose shift cable on the shift lever and the transmission control shaft. Check the reverse brake pressure. Inspect the brake piston and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the brake end-plate-to-top disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the brake discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the brake end plate. Check the needle bearing and thrust washers on the planetary carrier for wear and damage. If the needle bearing or thrust washer is worn or damaged, replace the bearing or washer, and adjust the clearance with the thrust shim. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors and transmission range switch connector.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Engine stops when shifted to D from N position | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect ATF strainer or ATF filter clogged Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective PCM defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective Engine out put low | Check the reverse brake pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors and transmission range switch connector. Calibrate start clutch control system.
Engine stops when shifted to R from N position | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Forward clutch defective Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect Planetary carrier worn or damaged Thrust needle bearing on planetary carrier seized up, worn or damaged Thrust washer on planetary carrier seized up, worn or damaged Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective PCM defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective Engine out put low | Check the forward clutch pressure. Check the needle bearing and thrust washers on the planetary carrier for wear and damage. If the needle bearing or thrust washer is worn or damaged, replace the bearing or washer, and adjust the clearance with the thrust shim. Check the D indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors and transmission range switch connector. Calibrate start clutch control system.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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No shift to higher ratio or lower ratio | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round ATF pump worn, binding, or foreign material in ATF pump Low ATF level ATF strainer or ATF filter clogged Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Drive and driven pulley speed sensors defective CVT speed sensor defective PCM defective | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. If the strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors.
Poor acceleration | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round ATF strainer or ATF filter clogged Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective AFT joint lines worn or damaged Inhibitor solenoid valve defective Drive and driven pulley speed sensors defective CVT speed sensor defective PCM defective Engine out put low | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. If the strainer is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Flares while driving | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round ATF deteriorated Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective ATF joint lines worn or damaged Inhibitor solenoid valve defective Drive and driven pulley speed sensors defective CVT speed sensor defective PCM defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check the forward clutch pressure. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid harness connectors. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Calibrate start clutch control system.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Excessive shock when accelerating and decelerating | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Low ATF level ATF deteriorated Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective ATF joint lines worn or damaged PCM defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective Flywheel assembly defective | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check the forward clutch pressure. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. Calibrate start clutch control system.
No engine braking | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round Start clutch defective Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective ATF joint lines worn or damaged Inhibitor solenoid valve defective Drive and driven pulley speed sensors defective CVT speed sensor defective PCM defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Calibrate start clutch control system.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Vehicle does not creep on a flat road in D, S, and L positions | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Low ATF level ATF deteriorated Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective ATF joint lines worn or damaged Drive and driven pulley speed sensors defective CVT speed sensor defective PCM defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective Engine out put low | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connectors. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Calibrate start clutch control system.
Vehicle moves in N position; shift cable adjustment is proper | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged Input shaft worn or damaged Input shaft needle bearing seized up, worn or damaged Manual valve lever and pin worn Manual valve body defective | Check the forward clutch pressure. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Late shift to D from N position, and return to N | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. | Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round Forward clutch defective Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Manual valve lever and pin worn Low ATF level ATF strainer or ATF filter clogged ATF deteriorated Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective ATF joint lines worn or damaged PCM defective Transmission range switch defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check the forward clutch pressure. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose transmission range switch connector. Calibrate start clutch control system.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Late shift to R from N position, and return to N | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. | Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged Reverse brake return springs/retainer worn or damaged Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Manual valve lever and pin worn Low ATF level ATF strainer or ATF filter clogged ATF deteriorated Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective ATF joint lines worn or damaged Inhibitor solenoid valve defective PCM defective Transmission range switch defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check for a loose shift cable on the shift lever and the transmission control shaft. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose transmission range switch connector. Calibrate start clutch control system.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Unstable engine speed | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round ATF pump worn, binding, or foreign material in ATF pump Low ATF level ATF strainer or ATF filter clogged ATF deteriorated Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective ATF joint lines worn or damaged Inhibitor solenoid valve defective Drive and driven pulley speed sensors defective CVT speed sensor defective PCM defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective Engine output low | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check the forward clutch pressure. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check for a loose shift cable on the shift lever and the transmission control shaft. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose transmission range switch connector. Calibrate start clutch control system.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Excessive shock on starting off | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. | Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Low ATF level ATF deteriorated Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective PCM defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective Engine output low | Check the forward clutch pressure. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. Calibrate start clutch control system.
Excessive vibration in D, S, L, and R positions | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round Input shaft worn or damaged ATF deteriorated Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Inhibitor solenoid valve defective PCM defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective Flywheel drive plate worn or damaged Flywheel assembly defective Engine output low | Check the forward clutch pressure. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. Calibrate start clutch control system.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Excessive idle vibration in N and P positions | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Input shaft worn or damaged Flywheel and drive plate worn or damaged Flywheel assembly defective Engine output low | Set idle rpm in gear to the specified idle speed. If still no good, adjust the engine and transmission mounts.
Noise from transmission in N and P positions | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Input shaft worn or damaged Planetary carrier worn or damaged Input shaft needle bearing seized up, worn or damaged Thrust needle bearing on planetary carrier seized up, worn or damaged Thrust washer on planetary carrier seized up, worn or damaged ATF pump worn, binding, or foreign material in ATF pump Flywheel assembly defective | Check the needle bearing and thrust washers on the planetary carrier for wear and damage. If the needle bearing or thrust washer is worn or damaged, replace the bearing or washer, and adjust the clearance with the thrust shim.
Vibration in all positions | 1. 2. | Flywheel and drive plate worn or damaged Flywheel assembly defective |

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Stall speed high | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round Forward clutch defective Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged Start clutch defective Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round ATF pump worn, binding, or foreign material in ATF pump Low ATF level ATF deteriorated Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Manual valve body defective ATF joint lines worn or damaged Drive and driven pulley speed sensors defective CVT speed sensor defective PCM defective Transmission range switch defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check the forward clutch pressure. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve, and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose transmission range switch connector. Calibrate start clutch control system.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Stall speed low | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. | Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out or round Start clutch defective Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Drive and driven pulley speed sensors defective CVT speed sensor defective PCM defective Transmission range switch defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective Engine output low | Check the drive and driven pulley pressure, and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose transmission range switch connector. Calibrate start clutch control system.
Judder on starting off | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. | Start clutch defective ATF deteriorated Valve body assembly defective Control valve body assembly defective Drive and driven pulley speed sensors defective CVT speed sensor defective PCM defective Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective | Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose solenoid connectors. Check ATF level and check ATF cooler lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, flush ATF cooler lines. Calibrate start clutch control system.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Noise from transmission in R position | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. | Reverse brake defective Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged Reverse brake return springs/retainer worn or damaged Input shaft worn or damaged Planetary carrier worn or damaged Sun gear worn or damaged Ring gear worn or damaged Input shaft needle bearing seized up, worn or damaged Thrust needle bearing on planetary carrier seized up, worn or damaged Thrust washer on planetary carrier seized up, worn or damaged Detent lever assembly worn or damaged Park pawl and pawl shaft worn or damaged Park pawl spring worn or damaged | Check the reverse brake pressure. Inspect the brake piston and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the brake end-plate-to-top disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the brake discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the brake end plate. Check the needle bearing and thrust washers on the planetary carrier for wear and damage. If the needle bearing or thrust washer is worn or damaged, replace the bearing or washer, and adjust the clearance with the thrust shim.
Shift lever does not operate smoothly | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. | Detent lever assembly worn or damaged Control lever worn or damaged Park pawl and pawl shaft worn or damaged Park gear worn or damaged Park pawl spring worn or damaged Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Manual valve lever and pin worn Manual valve body defective Transmission range switch defective | Check for loose shift cable on the shift lever and the transmission control shaft.

Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
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Transmission will not shift into P position, or transmission cannot shift out of P position | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. | Detent lever assembly worn or damaged Control lever worn or damaged Park pawl and pawl shaft worn or damaged Park gear worn or damaged Park pawl spring worn or damaged Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Manual valve lever and pin worn Manual valve body defective PCM defective Transmission range switch defective | Check for a loose shift cable on the shift lever and the transmission control shaft. Check the park pawl spring installation. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose transmission range switch connector.
A/T gear position indicator does not indicate shift lever positions | 1. 2. 3. | Detent lever assembly worn or damaged Shift cable broken or out of adjustment Transmission range switch defective | Check for a loose shift cable on the shift lever and the transmission control shaft. Check the [D] indicator indication, and check for loose transmission range switch connector.