Line Pressure Test Results

1995 Mitsubishi Montero LS, Automatic, V4AW3SECTION Line Pressure Test Results
  • Line Pressure High In Both Positions: Defective regulator valve or throttle valve, or throttle cable out of adjustment.
  • Line Pressure Low In Both Positions: Defective oil pump, regulator valve, throttle valve or OD clutch, or throttle cable out of adjustment.
  • Line Pressure Low In "D" Position Only: Defective forward clutch, OD clutch or fluid leak in "D" position circuit.
  • Line Pressure Low In "R" Position Only: Defective direct clutch, OD clutch, 1st and reverse brake or fluid leak in "R" position circuit.
Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Hydraulic Pressure Test Port
G95H20468Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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