Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Repair Procedures: Installation
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check the ATF level after refilling the automatic transaxle with fluid.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System-"FLUID ")
- Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the GDS.CAUTION: Even though disconnecting the battery negative terminal, the DTCs will not be cleared. So, be sure to clear the DTCs using the GDS.
- Reset the automatic transaxle adaptive values using the GDS.
- Perform Transaxle Control Module (TCM) learning after replacing the solenoid valve, TCM, automatic transaxle to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup.NOTE: TCM LearningΒ
- Learning Overview and Purpose
- It aims to correct the deviation between transaxle products to reduce learning time and secure initial driving safety.
- When gear shift shock has occurred at the 1-2-3-4-5-6 positions, delete the previous learning values using GDS device and perform TCM learning again.
- Conditions that Require Learning
- After replacing automatic transaxle
- After replacing TCM
- After performing TCM reprogramming
- TCM Learning Method
- Condition
- ATF temperature: 40 - 100Β°C
- Learning Method
- Learning with the vehicle stopped
- While pressing and holding the brake (vehicle is stationery), set the throttle opening to 0% and repeat the following procedure four times.
- Learning with the vehicle running
- Maintain a consistent throttle opening at the D position and gradually shift from 1st gear position to 6th gear position one by one. Then, gradually shift from 6th gear position to 1st gear position one by one (brake: on, throttle opening: 0%).
- Throttle opening (for shifting to upper gear): 10 - 50% (less than 5% of throttle opening (APS) change)
- Repeat the above procedure four times.
- Learning with the vehicle stopped
- Condition
- Learning Overview and Purpose
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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.
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