Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
- The Matrix Table is divided into 2 chapters. When troubleshooting, check Chapter 1 first. If instructions are given in Chapter 1 to proceed to 2, proceed as instructed.
- If the instruction "Proceed to next circuit inspection shown in problem symptoms table" is given in the flowchart for a circuit, proceed to the next suspected area in the table.
- If the problem still occurs even though there are no malfunctions in any of the circuits, check the ECM and replace it if necessary.
- *: When the circuit is defective, a DTC may be output.
- CHAPTER 1: ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT MATRIX TABLE PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- CHAPTER 2: ON-VEHICLE REPAIR AND OFF-VEHICLE REPAIR PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Symptom Suspected Area Reference Vehicle does not move when shift lever is in any forward position or reverse position Transmission control cable (for Column Shift Type) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE (FOR COLUMN SHIFT TYPE) Transmission control cable (for Floor Shift Type) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE (FOR FLOOR SHIFT TYPE) Manual valve AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Parking lock pawl AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Rear planetary gear unit AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE Vehicle does not move with shift lever on R Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY B4 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No up-shift (1st->2nd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY B3 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F1 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F2 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No up-shift (2nd -> 3rd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY C3 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No up-shift (3rd -> 4th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY C2 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No up-shift (4th-> 5th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY B1 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No up-shift (5th -> 6th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY B2 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No down-shift (6th -> 5th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY No down-shift (5th -> 4th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY No down-shift (4th -> 3rd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY No down-shift (3rd -> 2nd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY No down-shift (2nd -> 1st) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY No lock-up or no lock-up off Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE Harsh engagement (N -> D) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY C1 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C1 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F3 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F4 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Harsh engagement (lock-up) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE Harsh engagement (N -> R) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY C3 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C3 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT B4 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F1 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Harsh engagement (1st -> 2nd -> 3rd -> 4th -> 5th -> 6th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY Harsh engagement (1st -> 2nd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY B3 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT B3 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F1 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F2 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Harsh engagement (2nd -> 3rd) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY C3 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C3 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Harsh engagement (3rd -> 4th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY C2 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C2 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Harsh engagement (4th -> 5th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY B1 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT B1 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Harsh engagement (5th -> 6th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY B2 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT B2 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Harsh engagement (6th -> 5th) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY C3 accumulator AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C3 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Slip or shudder (forward and reverse, after warm-up) Transmission control cable (for Column Shift Type) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE (FOR COLUMN SHIFT TYPE) Transmission control cable (for Floor Shift Type) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE (FOR FLOOR SHIFT TYPE) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY Oil strainer VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY F1 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C3 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE Slip or shudder (particular position, just after engine starts) Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE Slip or shudder (shift lever on R) B4 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F1 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C3 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Slip or shudder (1st) C1 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F3 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F4 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Slip or shudder (2nd) C1 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT B3 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F1 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F2 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F4 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Slip or shudder (3rd) C1 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C3 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F1 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F4 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Slip or shudder (4th) C1 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C2 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT F4 one-way clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Slip or shudder (5th) C2 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C3 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT B1 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Slip or shudder (6th) C2 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT B2 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No engine braking (1st to 4th, shift lever on S) C4 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No engine braking (1st: shift lever on 1) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY B4 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No engine braking (2nd: shift lever on 2) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY B2 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No engine braking (3rd: shift lever on 3) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY B1 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT No engine braking (4th: shift lever on 4) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY No kick-down Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY Shift point too high or too low Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY Poor acceleration (all positions) Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE Poor acceleration (6th) B2 brake AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT C2 clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Front planetary gear unit AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT Engine stalls when starting off or stopping Valve body assembly VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY Torque converter clutch TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE