Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 550

Automatic Transmission
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Symptom
Shift lever
ooes not
operate
smoothly
Transmission
does not shift
into P position
Probable cause{s}
Notes
Check the D indicator. and check for loose connectors.
lnspect the transmission range switch for operation.
Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the
transmission control shaft .
Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the
transmission control shaft .
Check the park pawl spring installation and the park lever
spring installation. lf installation is incorrect. inslallthe
spring correctly. Make sure that the park lever stop is not
installed upside down. Check the distance between the
park pawl shaft and park lever roller pin. lf the distance
is
out of tolerance. adiust the distance with the park lever
stop.
1. Transmission range switch
defective or out of
adjustment
2. Shift cable broken or out of
adjustment
3. Joint in shift cable and
transmission or body worn
1. Shift cable broken or out of
adjustment
2. Joint in shift cable and
transmission or body worn
3. Park mechanism defective
Lock-up clutch
ooes not
disengage
1. Shift solenoid valve E
defective
2. Ay'T clutch pressure control
solenoid valve A defective
3, Torque converter clutch
piston defective
4. Lock-up shift valve
defective
5. Lock-up control valve
defective
Check the D indicator, and check for loose connectors,
Inspect the solenoid valve filter/gasket for wear and
damage, and inspect the solenoid valves for seizure.
Replace the torque convener.
Unstable lock-
up clutch
operatton
'1.
Shift solenoid valve E
defective
2, A,/T clutch pressure control
solenoid valve A defective
3. Torque converter clutch
piston defective
4. Torque converter check
valve defective
5. Lock-up shift valve
defective
6. Lock-up control valve
defective
Check the D indicator, and check for loose connectors.
Inspect the solenoid valve filter/gasket for wear and
damage. and inspect the solenoid valves for seizure.
Replace the torque converter.
Symptom Troubleshooting Index (cont'd)
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