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Diagnostic Category

Diagnostic Information

DEFINITION: The following table consists of 8 diagnostic categories that are located in the left-hand column. Using this column, choose the appropriate category based on the operating conditions of the vehicle or transmission. After selecting a category, use the right-hand column to locate the specified symptom diagnostic information.

Electrical Diagnosis

    â€¢ A/T warning indicator always ON or flashes continuously
    â€¢ O/D OFF indicator always ON
    â€¢ O/D OFF indicator inoperative
    â€¢ Refer to overdrive OFF indicator, always ON
    â€¢ Refer to overdrive OFF indicator inoperative

Fluid Diagnosis

    â€¢ Fluid condition - appearance, contaminants, smell, overheating
    â€¢ Line pressure - high or low
    â€¢ Fluid leaks
    â€¢ Refer to Transmission Fluid Check
    â€¢ Refer to Line Pressure Check
    â€¢ Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis
    â€¢ Refer to Oil Out the Vent

Noise and Vibration Diagnosis

    â€¢ Noise - drive gear, final drive, whine, growl, rattle buzz, popping
    â€¢ Vibration

Refer to Noise and Vibration Analysis

Range Performance Diagnosis

    â€¢ No Park
    â€¢ No Reverse
    â€¢ No Drive
    â€¢ No Engine Braking
    â€¢ No Gear Selection
    â€¢ Refer to Unable to Run in All Ranges in All Ranges
    â€¢ Refer to First Gear Range Only - No Upshift
    â€¢ Refer to No Drive in Drive Range in Forward Ranges
    â€¢ Refer to No Reverse
    â€¢ Refer to Drives in Neutral in Neutral
    â€¢ Refer to No Engine Braking in First Gear in First Gear
    â€¢ Refer to Shift Cable Replacement

Shift Quality/Feel Diagnosis

Harsh shifts

Shift Pattern

    â€¢ One forward gear only
    â€¢ Slipping
    â€¢ Refer to Transmission Slips
    â€¢ Refer to Slips in Reverse
    â€¢ Refer to No 1-2 Upshift
    â€¢ Refer to No 2-3 Upshift
    â€¢ Refer to No 3-4 Upshift
    â€¢ Refer to Inaccurate Shift Points
    â€¢ Refer to Slipping 1-2 Upshift
    â€¢ Refer to Slipping 2-3 Upshift
    â€¢ Refer to Slipping 3-4 Upshift
    â€¢ Refer to Abrupt 1-2 Upshift
    â€¢ Refer to Abrupt 2-3 Upshift
    â€¢ Refer to Abrupt 3-4 Upshift
    â€¢ Refer to Lack of Power or Hesitation

Torque Converter Diagnosis

Torque Converter Diagnosis

    â€¢ Refer to No Torque Converter Clutch Apply
    â€¢ Refer to Engine Stall

If no symptoms are found

    â€¢ Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis
    â€¢ Refer to Road Test
    â€¢ Refer to Stall Speed Test
    â€¢ Refer to Line Pressure Check