MULTI-MODE MANUAL TRANSAXLE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tip:

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.

Note:

When removing the following parts, perform the operations correctly by following the precautions on the relevant pages.

Table 1. C553A Multi-mode Manual Transaxle
Symptom	Suspected Area	Link
No up-shift, no down-shift	Transaxle	Click here
	Clutch disc (clutch cover)	Click here
	Clutch stroke sensor	Click here
	Clutch actuator assembly	Click here
	Shift stroke sensor	Click here
	Select stroke sensor	Click here
	Shift and select actuator	Click here
	Shift lever position sensor	Click here
	Shift lever assembly	Click here
	Speed signal circuit	Click here
	TCM	Click here
Multi-mode manual transaxle warning light defective	Multi-mode manual transaxle warning light circuit	Click here
	IG signal circuit	Click here
	ECU power source circuit	Click here
	TCM	Click here
Shift position indicator defective	Multi-mode manual transaxle warning light circuit	Click here
	IG signal circuit	Click here
	TCM	Click here
Buzzer does not sound when incorrect operation occurs (built into combination meter)	TCM	Click here
	Multi-mode manual transaxle warning light circuit	Click here
	IG signal circuit	Click here
	Front door courtesy switch	Click here
	Combination meter	Click here
Shift impossible to any gear	Transaxle	Click here
	Shift stroke sensor	Click here
	Select stroke sensor	Click here
	Shift and select actuator	Click here
	Shift lever position sensor	Click here
	Clutch disc (clutch cover)	Click here
	Clutch stroke sensor	Click here
	Clutch actuator assembly	Click here
	TCM	Click here
Too much time lag when changing gear position	Transaxle	Click here
	Clutch disc (clutch cover)	Click here
	Clutch stroke sensor	Click here
	Clutch actuator assembly	Click here
	Shift stroke sensor	Click here
	Select stroke sensor	Click here
	Shift and select actuator	Click here
	Shift lever position sensor	Click here
	Shift lock solenoid circuit	Click here
	Shift lever assembly	Click here
	Speed signal circuit	Click here
	TCM	Click here
Poor acceleration	Engine control system	Click here
Poor acceleration	TCM	Click here
Shift lever position cannot be changed	Shift lock solenoid circuit	Click here
	Stop light switch circuit	Click here
	IG signal circuit	Click here
	Shift lever assembly	Click here
	TCM	Click here
No gear change by operating the "+" or "-" shift paddle switch	Shift paddle switch circuit	Click here
	Transmission shift main switch	Click here
	Shift lever position sensor	Click here
	Shift lever assembly	Click here
	TCM	Click here
Engine stalls when starting off or stopping	Transmission revolution sensor	Click here
Engine stalls when starting off or stopping	TCM	Click here
Gear not automatically shifted up or down during E mode driving	CAN communication circuit	Click here
	Transmission shift main switch	Click here
	Shift lever position sensor	Click here
	TCM	Click here
Mode switch impossible (from E to M)	Transmission shift main switch	Click here
	Shift lever assembly	Click here
	TCM	Click here
Setting to 1st or R positions impossible	Shift lever position sensor	Click here
Setting to 1st or R positions impossible	TCM	Click here
Shift timing delays occur during M mode driving	Accelerator pedal position sensor	Click here
Shift timing delays occur during M mode driving	TCM	Click here
Engine does not start	SFI system	Click here
	Starter circuit	Click here Click here
	Park/neutral position switch	Click here
	Stop light switch	Click here
	Shift lever position sensor	Click here
	Starter assembly (w/ Stop and Start System)	Click here
	Starter assembly (w/o Stop and Start System)	Click here
	TCM	Click here
Assist control does not operate when engine started	Parking brake switch circuit	Click here
Assist control does not operate when engine started	TCM	Click here
Noise	Oil (level low)	Click here
	Oil (wrong)	Click here
	Gear (worn or damaged)	Click here
	Bearing (worn or damaged)	Click here
	Synchronizer ring (worn or damaged)	Click here
Oil leakage	Oil (level too high)	Click here
	Gasket (damaged)	Click here
	Oil seal (worn or damaged)	Click here
	O-ring (worn or damaged)	Click here
Hard or impossible to shift	Synchronizer ring (worn or damaged)	Click here
	Shift key spring (damaged)	Click here
	Hub sleeves (worn or damaged)	Click here
	Gear (worn or damaged)	Click here
Jumps out of gear	Hub sleeves (worn or damaged)	Click here
	Shift fork (worn)	Click here
	Gear (worn or damaged)	Click here
	Bearing (worn or damaged)	Click here
After reassembling or repairing transaxle system components, the engine does not start.	Refer to "Engine does not Start"	Click here
	Starter signal circuit	Click here Click here
After reassembling or repairing transaxle system components, the vehicle does not move.	Refer to "Vehicle does not Move"	Click here