Inspection Procedure 17

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 17: Judder/noise/vibration

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

Fluid may be insufficient or contaminated. Mechatronic assembly or clutch assembly may have a problem.
NOTE:
The following items can become a cause of the probable causes other than transaxle. Perform this troubleshooting after checking that the following probable causes are normal.

- Engine system
- Vibration of exhaust system
- Driveshaft malfunction (flaw, wear, looseness, large deflection)
- Tire
- Interference of the drive system and body
- Suspension malfunction (looseness)

PROBABLE CAUSES

- Insufficient or contaminated fluid
- Malfunction of the mechatronic assembly
- Malfunction of the clutch assembly
- Malfunction of the transaxle assembly

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Fluid check

Check for the fluid level and if no foreign material and contamination are found.

Q. Is the check result normal?

YES Go to Step 2.
NO Charge or replace the fluid.
STEP 2. Retest the system.

Q. Does a malfunction take place again?

YES Replace the transaxle assembly. (Refer to Removal and Replacement.)
NO Intermittent malfunction. How to Cope With Intermittent Malfunctions.)