Chapter 2: On-Vehicle Repair

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Chapter 2: On-Vehicle Repair
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS (ON-VEHICLE REPAIR)

Symptom Suspect Area
Vehicle does not move in any forward position and reverse positions 1. TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Vehicle does not move in R position 1. (1)
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Vehicle does not move in particular position or positions (Except R position) Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No up shift (1st --> 2nd) 1. (1)
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No up shift (2nd --> 3rd) 1. (1)
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No up shift (3rd --> 4th) 1. (1)
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No up shift (4th --> 5th) 1. (1)
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No down-shift (5th --> 4th) 1. (1)
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No down-shift (4th --> 3rd) 1. (1)
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No down-shift (3rd --> 2nd) 1. (1)
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No down-shift (2nd --> 1st) 1. (1)
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No lock up or No lock up off 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Harsh engagement (N --> D) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. (1)
5. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Harsh engagement (Lock up) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Harsh engagement (N --> R) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Harsh engagement (2 --> L) Coast brake control valve
Harsh engagement (2nd --> 3rd --> 4th --> 5th) 1. (1)
2. (1)
Harsh engagement (1st --> 2nd) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. (1)
5. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Harsh engagement (2nd --> 3rd) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. (1)
5. (1)
6. (1)
7. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Harsh engagement (3rd --> 4th) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Harsh engagement (4th --> 5th) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Harsh engagement (5th --> 4th) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Slip or shudder (Forward and reverse) 1. TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
Slip or shudder (Particular position) 1. TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No engine braking (1st: L position) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No engine braking (2nd: 2 position) 1. (1)
2. Off-vehicle repair matrix chart
No kick-down 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
(1) See A650E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL
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