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Inspection Procedure 8: The clutch slips when the vehicle starts or during gear shift.
 
 
 
 
PROBABLE CAUSES
  • Poor adjustment of transaxle control cable
  • Inadequate transmission fluid level
  • A/T failure: Hydraulic system (valve body assembly), driving force transaxle system (clutch/brake)
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the transaxle control cable. <When the clutch slips at vehicle start>
Check the installation status of transaxle control cable and transmission range switch.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 2.
Adjust the installation status of transaxle control cable and transmission range switch. (Refer to .)
 
STEP 2. Check the transmission fluid.
Check the transmission fluid for seizure, fouling, and foreign material.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 3.
Go to Step 5.
 
STEP 3. Check the transmission fluid level.
Check if the transmission fluid level is adequate.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 4.
Check and repair the leakage point of the transmission fluid, add the transmission fluid, and then go to Step 4.
 
STEP 4. Perform a hydraulic test.
Refer to .
Is the check result normal?
The procedure is complete.
Go to Step 5.
 
STEP 5. Remove the transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
Disassemble and check the transaxle assembly to check if there is a foreign material inside.
Is the check result satisfactory?
Replace the transaxle assembly.
Replace the failure part.