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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSIS - 3T40)
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Section 2 (Automatic Transaxle Diagnosis - 3T40)
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Section 2 (Automatic Transaxle Diagnosis - 3T40)
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- Application
- Identification
- Description & Operation
- Trouble Shooting
- Notes
- Preliminary Inspection
- Symptom Diagnosis
- Notes
- Chatters Or Slips In 1st Gear
- Slips In Reverse Or No Reverse
- Delayed Or No Upshifts
- Slipping Or Harsh 1-2 Shift
- Delayed Or Rough 2-3 Shift
- Slipping, Soft Or Early 2-3 Shift
- Delayed Or No 2-3 Shift
- Delayed Neutral-To-Drive Shift
- Delayed Engagement In Drive & Reverse
- No 2nd Gear In "D"
- All Gear Ranges Inoperative
- Inoperative In "D" Range
- Forward Gears Inoperative
- Starts In 2nd Gear
- Skips 2nd Gear
- Shifts From 3rd To 1st At High Speeds
- No Full Throttle Detent Downshift
- No Overrun Braking In "1" Range, Reverse Okay
- Binds In 3rd Gear
- Inoperative In "2" Range
- Engine Stalls In "R" Or "D" Range
- Noise In All Gear Ranges
- High Pitched Whine Or Popping
- Buzzing Or High Pitched Rattle
- Whine Or Growl Under Light Acceleration
- Noise In 1st Or Reverse Gear
- Noise In 2nd Gear
- Hum During Light Acceleration (All Gear Ranges)
- Light Rattle In 2nd Or 3rd Gear At 25-40 MPH
- Clutch & Band Applications
- Performance Tests
- Self-Diagnostic System
- Diagnostic Tests
- Introduction
- DTC P0502: Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Low Input
- DTC P0503: Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent Condition
- DTC P0705: Transmission Range Switch Circuit
- DTC P0719: Brake Switch Circuit Low Input Low Input
- DTC P0724: Brake Switch Circuit High Input High Input
- DTC P0742: TCC System Stuck On
- DTC P1870: Transaxle Component Slipping
- Component Tests
- Removal & Installation
- Connector Identification
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.