CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tech Tips


  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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.

  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Continuously Variable Transaxle System
Symptom Suspected Area Link
No up-shift Shift solenoid valve DS1

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Shift solenoid valve DS2

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Transmission revolution sensor (NT)

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Transmission revolution sensor (NIN)

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Transmission revolution sensor (NOUT)

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Engine coolant temperature sensor

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ECM

Click here

No down-shift Shift solenoid valve DS1

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Shift solenoid valve DS2

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Transmission revolution sensor (NT)

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Transmission revolution sensor (NIN)

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Transmission revolution sensor (NOUT)

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ECM

Click here

No lock-up or no lock-up off Shift solenoid valve DSU

Click here

Transmission revolution sensor (NT)

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Engine coolant temperature sensor

Click here

ECM

Click here

Shifting point malfunction Throttle position sensor

Click here

Shift solenoid valve SLS

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Oil pressure sensor

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Transmission revolution sensor (NT)

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Transmission revolution sensor (NIN)

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Transmission revolution sensor (NOUT)

Click here

CAN communication system (for LHD with Central Gateway ECU)

Click here

CAN communication system (for RHD with Central Gateway ECU)

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CAN communication system (for LHD without Central Gateway ECU)

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CAN communication system (for RHD without Central Gateway ECU)

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Park/neutral position switch assembly

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CVT fluid temperature sensor

Click here

ECM

Click here

No gear change by moving shift lever to "+" or "-" from M Transmission control switch

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ECM

Click here

Harsh engagement (N to D) Shift solenoid valve SLS

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Shift solenoid valve SL

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Park/neutral position switch assembly circuit

Click here

ECM

Click here

CVT calibration

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Harsh engagement (Lock-up) Shift solenoid valve DSU

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Transmission revolution sensor (NT)

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Transmission revolution sensor (NIN)

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Transmission revolution sensor (NOUT)

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ECM

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Poor acceleration Shift solenoid valve SLS

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CAN communication system (for LHD with Central Gateway ECU)

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CAN communication system (for RHD with Central Gateway ECU)

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CAN communication system (for LHD without Central Gateway ECU)

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CAN communication system (for RHD without Central Gateway ECU)

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ECM

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Harsh engagement when accelerating after initial acceleration Throttle body assembly

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Ignition coil

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Spark plug

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SPORT mode does not operate Pattern Select Switch Sport Mode Circuit

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