## Honda Multi Matic Transmission/CVT

#### Symptom Troubleshooting Index (cont'd)

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Symptom | Probable cause(s) | Notes
Flares while driving |

1. Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged
2. Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round
3. Forward clutch defective
4. Reverse brake defective
5. Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged
6. Start clutch defective
7. Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect
8. Start clutch feed pipe damaged or out of round
9. ATF deteriorated
10. Valve body assembly defective
11. CVT pulley pressure control valve assembly defective
12. CVT start clutch pressure control valve assembly defective
13. Manual valve body defective
14. Manual valve lines worn or damaged
15. Solenoid valve defective
16. Solenoid harness worn or damaged
17. Drive and driven pulley speed sensors defective
18. CVT speed sensor or vehicle speed sensor defective
19. PCM defective
20. Start clutch control system memory in PCM defective

- Check the drive and driven pulley pressure and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump, chain and sprocket.
- Check the forward clutch pressure.
- Check the indicator light indication and check for loose solenoid harness connector.
- 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.
- Calibrate start clutch control system.

Excessive shock when accelerating and decelerating |

1. Intermediate housing assembly worn or damaged
2. Pulley pressure feed pipe damaged or out of round
3. Forward clutch defective
4. Reverse brake defective
5. Reverse brake piston stuck, worn or damaged
6. Start clutch defective
7. Start clutch end plate clearance incorrect

- Check the drive and driven pulley pressure and lubrication pressure. Measurement of the pressure is low or no pressure, check the ATF pump, chain and sprocket.
- Check the forward clutch pressure.
- Check the indicator light indication and check for loose solenoid harness connector.