Honda Multi Matic Transmission/CVT

Symptom Troubleshooting Index (cont'd)

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Symptom Probable cause(s) Notes
Engine stops when shifted to from position
  1. Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged
  2. Reverse brake defective
  3. Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged
  4. Start clutch defective
  5. Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect
  6. ATF strainer or ATF filter clogged
  7. CVT speed change control valve assembly defective
  8. CVT start clutch pressure control valve assembly defective
  9. Manual valve body defective
  10. Solenoid harness worn or damaged
  11. PCM defective
  12. Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective
  13. Engine out put low
  • Check the reverse brake pressure.
  • Inspect the clutch piston, clutch piston check valve and O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch end-plate-to-top disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end plate.
  • Check the indicator light indication and check for loose solenoid harness connector and transmission range switch connector.
  • Calibrate start clutch control system.
Engine stops when shifted to from position
  1. Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged
  2. Forward clutch defective
  3. Start clutch defective
  4. Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect
  5. Planetary carrier worn or damaged
  6. Thrust needle bearing on planetary carrier seized up, worn or damaged
  7. Thrust washer on planetary carrier seized up, worn or damaged
  8. Valve body assembly defective
  9. CVT speed change control valve assembly defective
  10. CVT start clutch pressure control valve assembly defective
  11. Manual valve body defective
  12. Solenoid harness worn or damaged
  13. PCM defective
  14. Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective
  15. Engine out put low
  • Check the forward clutch pressure.
  • Check the needle bearing and thrust washers on the planetary carrier for wear and damage. If the needle bearing or thrust washer is worn or damaged, replace the bearing or washer and adjust the clearance with the thrust shim.
  • Check the indicator light indication and check for loose solenoid harness connector and transmission range switch connector.
  • Calibrate start clutch control system.