Note: Due to the complexity of the automatic transmission device, it is very difficult to properly diagnose and troubleshoot this unit on your own. For problems not listed below, contact your dealer's service department or automatic transmission specialist.
Fluid leak
- Transmission fluid is usually dark red in color. Do not mistake engine oil for fluid leaks, drops of which may fall on the transmission.
- To determine the source of the leak, first remove all dirt from the gearbox housing and the area around them using a special compound or steam. Make a short trip at low speed so that the leak is not blown away from the source by the air flow. Jack up the car and locate the leak. Common Leak Locations:
Transmission fluid is brown or smells of burning
- Transmission fluid level is low or needs to be replaced (Section 1)
General gear selection problems
- The most likely cause of shift failures is a malfunction or poor adjustment of the gear selector mechanism. The following are common problems that can be caused by a malfunctioning mechanism:
- a) The engine starts not in the Park and Neutral positions.
- b) The indicator panel or lever does not show the selected gear correctly.
- c) The car can move in the Park or Neutral positions.
- d) Random gear shifting.
- For any problems, please contact your dealer.
Transmission won't downshift (kickdown) with the accelerator pedal fully depressed
Engine won't start in any gear or doesn't start in Park or Neutral
- Starter inhibitor switch defective (Section 7)
- Incorrect adjustment of the gear shift mechanism (Section 7)
Transmission slips, jerks, makes noise or does not transmit rotation when shifting into forward or reverse gears
- There are many possible causes of the problems listed above, but only low fluid levels can be fixed on your own. Check fluid level and condition as described in Section 1. Add fluid or change fluid and filter if necessary. If after this the transmission does not work, contact a specialist.