TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM

Slow engaging after operating selector lever from N to D position

DESCRIPTION

• When depressing the accelerator pedal just after operating the selector lever from N to D position with the ATF temperature at 60 °C {140 °F} or more, it takes 3 s or more to engage.

• Malfunction symptom only occurs once when accelerating from a standstill.

• Engagement after operating the selector lever from N to R position is normal.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Low clutch piston malfunction

• Low clutch hydraulic system sealing malfunction

Step

Inspection

Results

Action

1

• Are any DTCs detected?

Yes

Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC TABLE [FW6A-EL].)

No

Go to the next step.

2

• Perform the initial learning.

  (See INITIAL LEARNING [FW6A-EL].)

• Perform the N to D position learning using the following procedure:

• (1) Set the ATF temperature to 30 °C {86 °F} or more.

• (2) Shift the selector lever to N position.

• (3) Shift the selector lever to D position and wait for 5 s or more.

• (4) Shift the selector lever to N position and wait for 5 s or more.

• (5) Perform steps (3) to (4) 10 times.

• Has the malfunction symptom been eliminated?

Yes

Complete the symptom troubleshooting.

No

Replace the automatic transaxle.

(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6A-EL].)