Contents: Liquid leak ⬇ Transmission fluid is brown or…⬇ Common Gear Selection Problems ⬇ Engine does not start in any gear or…⬇
Note: Due to the complexity of the automatic transmission, it is very difficult to properly diagnose and troubleshoot this unit yourself. For problems not described below, contact your dealer service department or an automatic transmission specialist. Do not rush to remove the transmission if you suspect a problem, as most tests can be performed without removing the unit.
Liquid leak
- Transmission fluid is usually dark in color. Do not mistake engine oil for fluid leaks, as drops of oil may fall onto the transmission.
- To locate the source of the leak, first remove all dirt from the transmission housing and the area around them using a special compound or steam. Take a short drive at low speed so that the leak traces are not blown away by the air flow far from the source. Jack up the car and locate the leak. Common leak locations are:
- a) Oil collector
- b) Level measuring pipe
- c) Hoses connecting the transmission to the cooler
Transmission fluid is brown or smells burnt
- The transmission fluid level is low or needs to be replaced
Common Gear Selection Problems
IN Section 6 describes how to check and adjust the shift cable on automatic transmissions. Below are common problems that can be caused by improper cable adjustment:
- a) The engine starts in positions other than Park and Neutral.
- b) The indicator panel does not correctly display the selected gear.
- c) The vehicle can be moved in Park or Neutral positions.
- d) Erratic gear shifting.
- See cable adjustment procedures in Section 6. Transmission does not downshift (kickdown) when accelerator pedal is fully depressed
- Low transmission fluid level
- Incorrect shift cable adjustment
Engine does not start in any gear or does not start in Park or Neutral
- Incorrect adjustment of starter/inhibitor switch
- Incorrect shift cable adjustment
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