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EC-at (FU060), 323 Sedan


Vehicle Does Not Move In D, 2, 1 Or R Range

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Incorrectly adjusted selector lever.
3. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
4. Defective oil pump.
5. Problem in hydraulic circuit.
6. Defective torque converter.
7. Defective forward clutch.
8. Defective reverse clutch.
9. Defective low and reverse brake.
10. Defective one way clutch 1.
11. Defective one way clutch 2.
12. Defective parking gear.

Vehicle Moves In N Range

1. Incorrectly adjusted selector lever.
2. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
3. Problem in hydraulic circuit.

Excessive Creep

1. Incorrectly adjusted throttle cable.
2. Check idle speed and ignition timing.
3. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
4. Defective torque converter.

No Creep At All

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Incorrectly adjusted selector lever.
3. Incorrectly adjusted throttle cable.
4. Check idle speed and ignition timing.
5. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
6. Defective oil pump.
7. Problem in hydraulic circuit.
8. Defective torque converter.
9. Defective forward clutch.
10. Defective reverse clutch.
11. Defective low and reverse brake.
12. Defective one way clutch 1.
13. Defective one way clutch 2.

No Shift

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
3. Defective oil pump.
4. Defective governor valve.
5. Problem in hydraulic circuit.

Abnormal Shift Sequence

1. Defective OD OFF switch.
2. Defective cruise control switch.
3. defective water temperature switch.
4. Defective OD release solenoid valve.
5. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
6. Incorrectly adjusted selector lever.
7. Incorrectly adjusted throttle cable.
8. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
9. Defective governor valve.
10. Problem in hydraulic circuit.
11. Defective forward clutch.
12. Defective coasting clutch.
13. Defective 3-4 clutch.
14. Defective 2-4 brake and/or servo.
15. Defective one way clutch 1.
16. Defective one way clutch 2.

Frequent Shifting

1. Defective OD OFF switch.
2. Defective cruise control switch.
3. Defective water temperature switch.
4. Defective kickdown switch.
5. Defective OD release solenoid valve.
6. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
7. Defective governor valve.

Excessive High Or low Shift Point

1. Defective kickdown switch.
2. Defective OD release solenoid valve.
3. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
4. Incorrectly adjusted selector lever.
5. Incorrectly adjusted throttle cable.
6. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
7. Defective oil pump.
8. Defective governor valve.
9. Problem in hydraulic circuit.
10. Defective torque converter.

No Lockup

1. Defective OD OFF switch.
2. Defective cruise control switch.
3. Defective water temperature switch.
4. Defective kickdown switch.
5. Defective OD release solenoid valve.
6. Incorrectly adjusted selector lever.
7. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
8. Defective governor valve.
9. Problem in hydraulic circuit.
10. Defective torque converter.

No Kickdown

1. Defective kickdown switch.
2. Incorrectly adjusted selector lever.
3. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
4. Defective governor valve.
5. Problem in hydraulic circuit.

Engine Runaway Or Slip When Starting Vehicle

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Incorrectly adjusted throttle cable.
3. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
4. Defective oil pump.
5. Problem in hydraulic circuit.
6. Defective forward clutch.
7. Defective reverse clutch.
8. Defective low and reverse brake.
9. Defective one way clutch 1.
10. Defective one way clutch 2.

Engine Runaway Or Slip When Upshifting Or Downshifting

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Incorrectly adjusted throttle cable.
3. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
4. Defective oil pump.
5. Problem in hydraulic circuit.
6. Defective forward clutch.
7. Defective coasting clutch.
8. Defective 3-4 clutch.
9. Defective 2-4 brake and/or servo.
10. Defective one way clutch 1.
11. Defective one way clutch 2.

Excessive N To D Or N To R Shift Shock

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Check idle speed and ignition timing.
3. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
4. Defective accumulator(s).

Excessive Shift Shock When Upshifting Or Downshifting

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Incorrectly adjusted throttle cable.
3. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
4. Defective accumulator(s).
5. Defective forward clutch.
6. Defective coasting clutch.
7. Defective 3-4 clutch.
8. Defective 2-4 brake and/or servo.
9. Defective one way clutch 1.

Excessive Shift Shock When Changing Range

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Incorrectly adjusted selector lever.
3. Incorrectly adjusted throttle cable.
4. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
5. Defective accumulator(s).
6. Defective forward clutch.
7. Defective coasting clutch.
8. Defective 3-4 clutch.
9. defective 2-4 brake and/or servo.
10. Defective low and reverse brake.
11. Defective one way clutch 1.

Transaxle Noisy In N Or P Range

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
3. Defective oil pump.
4. Defective governor valve.
5. Defective torque converter.

Transaxle Noisy In D, 2, 1 Or R Range

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
3. Defective oil pump.
4. Defective governor valve.
5. Defective torque converter.
6. Defective planetary gear.
7. Defective differential assembly.

No Engine Braking

1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Check idle speed and ignition timing.
3. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
4. Problem in hydraulic circuit.
5. Defective torque converter.
6. Defective coasting clutch.
7. Defective 2-4 brake and/or servo.
8. Defective low and reverse brake.
Transaxle Overheats
1. Fluid level too low or fluid contaminated.
2. Malfunctioning control valve(s).
3. Defective oil pump.
4. Problem in hydraulic circuit.
5. Defective torque converter.

Engine Will Not Start

1. Defective inhibitor switch.
2. Incorrectly adjusted selector lever.