Poor Acceleration; Flares When Starting Off In D, D3, and R; Stall Speed High In 2 and 1, and In D and D3 In 1st and 2nd

Poor acceleration; flares when starting off in D, D3, and R; stall speed high in 2 and 1, and in D and D3 in 1st and 2nd

Diagnostic Procedure:

1. Low ATF level

2. Shift cable broken or out of adjustment

3. ATF pump worn or binding

4. Regulator valve stuck or spring worn

5. ATF strainer clogged

6. Torque converter check valve defective

Also check for:

- Check the ATF level, and check the ATF cooler lines for leaks and loose connections. If necessary, clean the ATF cooler lines.
- Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the selector control shaft.
- Improper alignment of the ATF pump and the torque converter housing may cause ATF pump seizure. The symptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high pitched squeak.
- Check the ATF strainer for debris. If the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump. If the ATF pump is OK, find the damaged components that caused the debris. If no cause for contamination is found, replace the torque converter.