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(c)
2 position test
Shift into the 2 position and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check the following points.
(1)
Check up−shift operation.
Check that the 1 → 2 up−shift takes place and that the shift point conforms to the automatic shift
schedule (See page SS−42).
HINT:
There is no O/D up−shift and lock−up in the 2 position.
(2)
Check engine braking.
While driving in the 2 position and 2nd gear, release the accelerator pedal and check the engine
braking effect.
(3)
Check for abnormal noises during acceleration and deceleration, and for shock at up−shift and
down−shift.
(d)
L position test
Shift into the L position and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check the following points.
(1)
Check no up−shift.
While driving in the L position, check that there is no up−shift to 2nd gear.
(2)
Check engine braking.
While driving in the L position, release the accelerator pedal and check the engine braking effect.
(3)
Check for abnormal noises during acceleration and deceleration.
(e)
R position test
Shift into the R position, lightly depress the accelerator pedal, and check that the vehicle moves back-
ward without any abnormal noise or vibration.
CAUTION:
Before conducting this test ensure that the test area is free from people and obstruction.
(f)
P position test
Stop the vehicle on a grade (more than 5°) and after shifting into the P position, release the parking
brake. Then, check that the parking lock pawl holds the vehicle in place.
Add if hot
2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
DIAGNOSTICS
OK if hot
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U240E)
11.
BASIC INSPECTION
(a)
Check the fluid level.
HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at
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normal operating temperature.
Fluid temp.: 70 to 80 °C (158 to 176 °F)
Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough refer-
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ence when the fluid is changed or the engine does not
run.
(1)
Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the park-
ing brake.
(2)
With the engine idling and the brake pedal de-
pressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P
to L position and return to P position.
(3)
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4)
Push it back fully into the pipe.
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