Speed ​​does not turn on ford focus 3. Why gear shifts are bad

Ford Focus 3. Insufficient oil pressure (low oil pressure warning light on)

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Little oil in the engine	According to the oil level indicator	Add oil
Defective oil filter	Substitute a filter with a known good one.	Replace defective oil filter
Auxiliary drive pulley bolt loose	Check bolt tightness	Tighten the bolt to the prescribed torque
Clogging of the oil receiver mesh	Inspection	clear the grid
Misaligned, clogged oil pump relief valve or weakened valve spring	Inspection when disassembling the oil pump	Clean or replace faulty relief valve. Replace pump
Oil pump gear wear		Replace oil pump
Excessive clearance between bearing shells and crankshaft journals	It is determined by measuring parts after disassembling the oil pump (at the service station)	Replace worn liners. Replace or repair crankshaft if necessary
Faulty low oil pressure sensor	We unscrew the low oil pressure sensor from the hole in the cylinder head and install a known-good sensor instead. If at the same time the indicator goes out while the engine is running, the inverted sensor is faulty	Replace faulty low oil pressure sensor

Reasons for drop in oil pressure

There is a light on the instrument panel that indicates emergency oil pressure in the engine. When it lights up, this is a clear sign of a malfunction. We will tell you what to do if the oil pressure lamp lights up and how to fix the problem.

The oil warning light can come on for two different reasons: either low oil pressure or low oil level. But what exactly the oil light on the dashboard means, only the instruction manual will help to find out. It helps us the fact that, as a rule, budget cars do not have a low oil level indicator, but only low oil pressure.

Insufficient oil pressure

If the oil lamp comes on, it means that the oil pressure in the engine is insufficient. As a rule, it lights up only for a few seconds and does not pose a great threat to the motor. For example, it can light up with a strong roll of the car in a turn or during a cold start in winter.

If the low oil pressure light comes on due to a low oil level, then this level, as a rule, is already critically low. The first thing to do when the oil pressure light comes on is to check for engine oil. If the oil level is below normal, then this is the reason for the ignition of this lamp. This problem is solved simply - you need to add oil to the desired level. If the light goes out, we rejoice, and do not forget to add oil in time, otherwise it can turn into serious problems.

If the oil pressure light is on, but the oil level on the dipstick is OK, then another reason the light could have come on is a failed oil pump. It does not do its job of sufficient oil circulation in the engine lubrication system.

In any case, if the oil pressure or low oil level light comes on, the car must be immediately stopped by pulling to the side of the road or to a safer place and muffled. Why do you need to stop right now? Because if the oil in the engine has dried up significantly, then the latter can stop and break down with the prospect of a very expensive repair. Don't forget that oil is very important to keep the engine running. Without oil, the engine will fail very quickly - sometimes in a matter of minutes of operation.

Also, this situation occurs when the engine oil is changed to a new one. After the first start, the oil pressure light may come on. If the oil is of good quality, it should go out after 10-20 seconds. If it does not go out, the reason is a defective or non-working oil filter. It needs to be replaced with a new quality one.

Oil pressure sensor malfunction

Oil pressure at idle (at about 800 - 900 rpm) should not be less than 0.5 kgf / cm2. Sensors for measuring emergency oil pressure come with a different response range: from 0.4 to 0.8 kgf / cm2. If a sensor with a response value of 0.7 kgf / cm2 is installed on the car, then even at 0.6 kgf / cm2 it will turn on a warning lamp signaling a sort of emergency oil pressure in the engine.
To understand whether the oil pressure sensor is to blame for the light bulb or not, you need to increase the crankshaft speed to 1000 rpm at idle. If the light goes out, then the oil pressure in the engine is normal. If not, then you need to contact specialists who will measure the oil pressure with a pressure gauge, connecting it instead of the sensor.
From false positives of the sensor, cleaning helps. It is necessary to unscrew it and thoroughly clean all the oil channels, because the cause of false positives of the sensor may be blockages.

If the oil level is correct and the sensor is OK

First of all, you need to check the oil dipstick and make sure the oil level has not increased since the last check? Does the dipstick smell like gasoline? Perhaps gasoline or antifreeze gets into the engine. Checking the presence of gasoline in the oil is easy, you need to lower the dipstick into the water and see if there are gasoline stains. If so, then you need to contact a car service, it may be necessary to repair the engine.
If there is a malfunction in the engine, which was the ignition of the oil pressure light, this is easy to notice. Engine malfunctions are accompanied by a loss of power, an increase in fuel consumption, black or blue smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe.

If the oil level is normal, then you should not be afraid of a long indication of low oil pressure, for example, during a cold start. In winter, at low temperatures, this is an absolutely normal effect.
After overnight parking, the oil drains from all highways and thickens. The pump needs a certain time to fill the lines and create the necessary pressure. Oil is supplied to the main and connecting rod journals earlier than to the pressure sensor, so wear of engine parts is excluded. If the oil pressure lamp does not go out for about 3 seconds, this is not dangerous.

What can you do yourself

Engine oil pressure gauge
The problem of low oil pressure is greatly complicated by the relationship of lubricant consumption and level reduction with the overall pressure in the system. In this case, a number of faults can be eliminated independently.

If leaks are found, the problem is fairly easy to localize and fix. For example, oil leakage from under the oil filter is eliminated by tightening or replacing it. Similarly, the problem with the oil pressure sensor, through which the lubricant flows, is also solved. The sensor is tightened or simply replaced with a new one.
As for oil seal leaks, this will require time, tools and skills. At the same time, you can replace the front or rear crankshaft oil seal with your own hands in your garage with an inspection hole.

Oil leakage from under the valve cover or in the sump area can be eliminated by tightening fasteners, replacing rubber seals, using special engine sealants. Violation of the geometry of the connected planes or damage to the valve cover / sump will indicate the need to replace such parts.

If the coolant gets into the engine oil, then you can remove the cylinder head yourself and replace the head gasket, while observing all the recommendations regarding the removal and subsequent tightening of the cylinder head. An additional check of the mating planes will indicate whether it is necessary to grind the head of the block. If cracks are found in the cylinder block or head, repairs are also possible.
As for the oil pump, in case of wear, it is better to immediately replace this element with a new one. It is also not recommended to clean the oil receiver, that is, the part is completely changed.
In the event that the problem in the lubrication system is not so obvious, and you have to repair the car yourself, then at the very beginning you should measure the oil pressure in the engine.
To solve the problem, and also taking into account an accurate idea of ​​​​what the oil pressure in the engine is measured in and how it is done, additional equipment must be prepared in advance. Note that in the free market there is a ready-made device for measuring oil pressure in the engine.

As an option, a universal oil pressure gauge "Measure". Such a device is quite affordable, has everything you need in the kit. You can also make a similar device with your own hands. This will require a suitable oil-resistant hose, pressure gauge and adapters.

For measurement, a finished or home-made device is connected instead of an oil pressure sensor, after which the pressure readings on the pressure gauge are evaluated. Please note that ordinary hoses cannot be used for self-production. The fact is that the oil quickly corrodes the rubber, after which the exfoliated parts can get into the oil system.

Results

The pressure in the lubrication system can drop for many reasons:
-quality of oil or loss of its properties;
- leaks of oil seals, gaskets, seals;
- oil "presses" from the engine (pressure increases due to malfunctions of the crankcase ventilation system);
- Malfunctions of the oil pump, other breakdowns;
- the power unit may be very worn out, etc.

In some cases, drivers resort to using an additive to increase the oil pressure in the engine. For example, XADO revitalizant. According to the manufacturers, such an anti-smoke additive with a revitalizant reduces oil consumption, allows the lubricant to maintain the required viscosity when heated to high temperatures, restores damaged crankshaft journals and liners, etc.

As practice shows, the additive cannot be considered an effective solution to the problem of low pressure, but this method may be suitable as a temporary measure for old worn out engines. I would also like to draw attention to the fact that the blinking of the oil pressure light does not always indicate a problem with the internal combustion engine and its systems.
Rarely, but it happens that electrical problems arise. For this reason, the possibility of damage to electrical components, contacts, pressure sensor or the wiring itself cannot be ruled out.

Finally, we add that the use of only the recommended oil helps to avoid many problems with the oil system and engine. It is also necessary to select a lubricant taking into account the individual characteristics of operation. The correct selection of the viscosity index for the season (summer or winter oil) deserves no less attention.

Engine oil and filters must be changed correctly and done strictly according to the regulations, since an increase in the service interval leads to severe contamination of the lubrication system. Decomposition products and other deposits in this case actively settle on the surfaces of parts and channel walls, clog filters, oil receiver mesh. The oil pump in such conditions may not provide the required pressure, oil starvation occurs and engine wear increases significantly.

Now there are almost no cars left where there would be no automatic transmission. Malfunctions in its operation are a couple more common than with a manual transmission, but this does not affect the annually growing demand for cars with automatic transmission.

In this article, we will look at the Ford Focus 3 and its modern inclusion in the latest transmission called Power Shift. To begin with, I will describe a brief description of the car itself, and then we will consider possible malfunctions of the automatic gearbox that drivers may encounter with this wonderful car.

Ford Focus 3

New PowerShift transmission

What awaits us when buying this car model? Power Shift preselective transmission with two clutch packs, EcoBoost series turbo engines, an electric booster with which the car parks itself and also adheres to its lane line.

There is even a robotic electronic eye that can distinguish between the most common road signs. From such unusual and useful innovations in the Ford Focus 3, any car enthusiast will be delighted.

Some even listed this model as a competitor for the A3. A car with an automatic transmission is currently breaking all sales records in Russia. Its popularity is the result of the successful work of highly qualified specialists.

The new Focus 3 family of vehicles is a truly ambitious project for Ford Corporation. They are produced in Spain, Thailand, China, Germany, and of course, in the USA and Russia. And on sale this model can be found in 129 countries of the world. During these 2 years, the car showed itself perfectly and fully met the expectations of both developers and motorists around the world. Ford Focus 3, on which the automatic transmission is installed, is becoming an even more popular option among other representatives of this class.

Choice between automatic and manual

The resources of modern gearboxes are quite high. Judge for yourself, up to 250 thousand kilometers, with proper operation, any box survives. To significantly extend the life of this mechanism, it is imperative to study the rules for using the automatic gearbox. This is a very important factor in the operation of the car. So, the performance of the box largely depends on the driving style. Professional racers and just drivers who love fast driving, knowingly prefer "mechanics". Of course, modern machines can allow you to move quite quickly and dynamically. But if you look from the point of view of endurance, then urban racing in the “gas to the floor - sharp brake” mode is categorically contraindicated for the machine.

After all, it was not in vain that only luxury cars were equipped with an automatic transmission before, the task of which was the comfortable and safe delivery of passengers from one point to another. Well, now automatic transmission can be found in every car: from a small car to a large SUV. And it is not surprising that a person who takes a car with a powerful five-liter engine prefers to squeeze the maximum out of it, for which, sooner or later, you still have to pay by busting the box.

Salon Ford Focus 3

Another problem that is an edge for owners of cars on which an automatic gearbox is installed is towing. The problem is this: the pump that supplies lubricant, when the engine is not running, naturally does not function, while other parts rotate "forced". Surely you know about the consequences of dry friction: parts wear out much faster and fray.

There are some very important subtleties associated with driving an automatic car, for example, some inexperienced drivers think that when stopping at a traffic light, you need to turn on the "P" mode (parking mode), and when you start coasting downhill, you should activate "neutral ". Such touching and strange care is absolutely useless. Experienced motorists recommend moving the selector handle only twice during the entire trip: set the “D” (drive) position before starting the movement, and after the end of the trip, into the parking mode.

As an exception, there may be a situation when you need to tow the car out of a bog, deep snow or mud. In such cases, forced automatic transmission restrictions are usually used - this is position "1" or position "2". Of course, it is better to use third-party help with such a problem. Do not be suspicious - enjoy the convenience and comfort that an automatic transmission gives us.

Possible failures in the operation of the automatic transmission

We propose to consider possible malfunctions of the automatic transmission using the example of some of the most common breakdowns.

• If the automatic transmission does not go forward and the car is towing in place. Such a problem may be due to wear of the friction discs, cuff, or breakage of the oil sealing rings of the clutch. If the automatic transmission does not want to go back, and only the 1st and 2nd speeds are switched on forward, then it is possible that the piston cuff is worn or broken.

• It also happens that the automatic transmission only goes forward and all the shifts are present, but does not want to move back to any, then most likely the piston rod of the brake band has broken. Or, again, the wear of the friction layer or the piston cuff.
• When the automatic transmission does not go forward or backward, but when switching from the “P” or “N” mode to any other speed, there is no noticeable push to activate the gear. Or the drive gear of the pump does not work, in connection with which it has moved away and there is no clutch. With this problem, you need to check the presence of oil in the automatic transmission. Check the 1st speed valve, it may be stuck.
• If, when moving from a stop, the car slips a little, but after a few seconds it picks up normal speed if you switch to other speeds. This indicates that the splines of the turbine wheel hub are worn out, as a result of which the gearbox shaft slips at high engine speeds.

Multimedia steering wheel of the new Ford Focus 3

Another common problem is clutch slippage when changing gears. This is due to the average clogging of the filter mesh. It may also be a low oil level or a faulty clutch C1. If the car twitches while driving and slips from time to time, then the freewheel is clearly out of order. Malfunctions in the box machine can be very different. And you need to understand that such a complex mechanism as an automatic transmission does not need to be repaired on your own, you just need to take the car to a car service to professionals.

With proper operation and timely maintenance of Ford transmissions, 250-300 thousand km serve without problems. But if your Ford does not shift gears well, the gearshift lever vibrates, and there is a rumble and rattle while driving, you will need prompt diagnostics and repairs.

In the S-Auto technical center, diagnostics is understood as a multi-stage procedure. First, specialists study the symptoms of a malfunction, conduct visual and running diagnostics. After that, as necessary, the box is dismantled, disassembled, all components and mechanisms are defective. Further, the details of the repair are discussed - terms, estimates, a list of consumables. After restoration, the client receives a car with a working gearbox that will not require intervention in the near future.

What typical malfunctions do you encounter during a Ford manual transmission repair?

1) Gears do not turn on

The reason lies in the loosened nut of the bolt that secures the clutch to the slider. Also, one cannot exclude the banal looseness of the coupling locknut, the control shaft. To find out the exact cause, a thorough examination will be required, because different Ford models have their own design flaws. For example, on the Ford Focus, the gears do not turn on well when the release bearing is faulty, the clutch petals are bent.

We want to pay attention to the complicated switching when the engine is cold - up to 60 °. It is usually accompanied by problems with downshifting while driving - you have to slow down. The defect is associated with poor lubrication of the pin on which the counterweight is attached. After high-temperature grease is applied to it, the problem disappears.

2) Gearbox makes noise in neutral

The reasons can be completely different - from the destruction of the teeth on the gears, bearings on the drive shaft to the wear of the bushings for the needle bearing.

3) Gearbox rumble when pressing the gas pedal

Due to the untimely oil change, most likely, the bearings on the shaft collapsed. In Focuses, internal elements without high-quality lubrication quickly stick. Extraneous noise in the gearbox appears when the synchronizers and gears are worn out, when play forms on the shaft.

Also, extraneous noise can be emitted by bearings. A low oil level in the manual transmission leads to their accelerated wear. What are the leaks?

• The integrity of the seals is broken.
• The pads sagged.
• Weak fastening of the crankcase cover.
• The connection of the box and crankcase is loose.

When adding oil to the five-speed gearboxes MTX-75, iB5, which were installed on the second generation Focus, you should wait until it drains into the 5th gear housing. Only after that, control and measuring procedures are carried out.

A reinforced two-section crankcase with reinforcing fins is installed on the iB5. According to the factory regulations, the volume of oil in such a gearbox is 2.5 liters, and replacement is not required. But in Russian conditions, they try to change the transmission fluid at least once every 50-70 thousand km. The oil is drained for 15 minutes after the car stops, until it has had time to cool down and has good fluidity.

To carry out the replacement, use a set of socket heads for 8 and 19, hex keys for 8, a container for used oil and a special syringe. Oil is poured into the box, which meets the manufacturer's specifications with API GL-4 / 5 SAE 80W-90 quality class. When operating in cold regions, where temperatures often drop below -30°C, full synthetics that meet SAE 75W standards are recommended as gear oil.

Please note that when driving a Ford Focus with a low oil level in a manual transmission, plain bearings, circular gear teeth and other elements suffer.

4) Complicated gear shifting with a characteristic rattle

There are 5 main reasons for this phenomenon:

• Incorrect adjustment of the clutch actuator, air entering the hydraulic system.
• Worn gearbox drive cables.
• Destroyed synchronizer cones or blocking rings.
• The filled transmission fluid does not comply with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Weakened synchronizer springs.

5) Knocks out passes

If the ends of the teeth of the gear or synchronizer crown are worn out, the retainer springs are loose, the switching fork is faulty, the gears are spontaneously switched off. The same thing happens when the gears are not fully engaged.

Why does Ford Focus shift badly? Let's try to understand the reasons. Firstly, an aggressive driving style with incorrect gear shifting. Secondly, violation of regular clutch adjustments and neglect of regular maintenance. Thirdly, the natural wear and tear of internal mechanisms.

Focus owners complain that in the winter season the gearshift lever becomes tighter. This is because in severe frosts, the box must be warmed up before starting to move. According to the automaker's manual, the clutch must be depressed for 3 seconds before shifting into gear. This will make switching easier.

6) Oil leaks

Loss of tightness is often associated with the destruction of seals, damage to sealing rings. It is enough to replace worn-out elements, add or change transmission fluid, filter. If this does not solve the problem, you will have to dismantle the checkpoint. After repairing the gearbox, before reinstalling it, grease is applied to the splines and the clutch hydraulic drive is pumped.

S-Auto masters work with manual transmissions of the entire Ford model range. They are able to accurately diagnose and promptly eliminate any transmission defects.

With the advent of the automatic transmission, driving a car has become much easier - in fact, for this purpose it was designed. However, if we compare it with the traditional mechanical one, one cannot fail to note a number of its shortcomings:

The main drawback of the machine is that at the moment of switching from one gear to another, a power failure occurs. There is such a failure in the manual transmission, but when driving a car with a manual gearbox, the driver, focusing on the traffic situation, chooses the moment of transition from one gear to another, the machine immediately decides everything, and this moment may not be the most suitable. Especially when it comes to extreme situations on the road.

Benefits of Powershift

The creators of the Powershift robotic box managed to solve this problem. Its design is as simple as it is original: it is, in fact, two synchronously operating mechanisms: the first is responsible for turning on / off even gears, the second turns odd gears on and off. They work in concert, but are independent of each other. Thus, the power failure at the moment of switching from one gear to another almost completely disappears, which has a beneficial effect on both the car's handling and its dynamic characteristics. But that's not all: the Powershift box allows you to reduce fuel consumption by almost 10% (of course, compared to machines of other designs).

Disadvantages of the "robot": repair Powershift Ford Focus 3

But this box also has two serious drawbacks:

• Firstly, due to the fact that, in fact, it contains two independent gearboxes, the number of possible Powershift malfunctions has also doubled;
• Secondly, the cost of the box has also increased significantly, as has the cost of its diagnosis and repair. In addition, not every specialist will undertake the repair of the Ford Focus 3 robot - for this you need to have experience with a gearbox of this particular design. And since this box was developed in the bowels of the Ford design bureau, it is installed on cars of this brand and on some of Volvo cars. At least for now.

Field notes! Despite the complexity of the design, the Powershift “robot” is relatively small, so it can be found on cars of different classes, from powerful Mondeos to compact tricks.

Given the original design of the automatic transmission of this model, it is not surprising that its failures make themselves felt in a slightly different way than the malfunctions of traditional automatic transmissions. So, for example, a Focus with a Powershift box may have problems switching only to even or, conversely, to odd gears, which indicates a malfunction of one of the two boxes. While in a standard automatic transmission, a malfunction would occur during the operation of all gears.

The most problematic place or, as experts say, the “weak link” of Powershift is its clutch and shafts, which is not surprising - after all, they have to work under conditions of constant increased loads. It should also be noted that Powershift is demanding on oil quality. Firstly, not all engine oils are suitable for it, and secondly, it should be changed more often than in other boxes (this, by the way, is reflected in the Ford Focus user manual). If these requirements are not met, the moving elements of the box wear out quickly, which leads first to single, and soon to permanent failures in its operation.

Another weak point of Powershift is its electronic component. However, breakdowns in the control electronics are characteristic of almost all automatic machines, because the electronics are very sensitive to elevated temperatures, and the gearbox heats up during operation, and quite significantly. Therefore, focus owners should be prepared for the fact that repairing a Powershift Ford Focus 3, no matter what kind of breakdown occurs to it, will cost them a little more than repairing any other type of automatic transmission.

Repair Ford Focus 3: Powershift and other automatic transmission malfunctions

The most common breakdowns of automatic transmission Powershift:

Causes of malfunctions that entail the repair of automatic transmission Ford Focus 3

By and large, the manifestation of a particular malfunction of the Ford Focus automatic transmission can be explained by one of three possible reasons:

That is why it is so important to carry out all scheduled maintenance procedures for the Ford Focus transmission in a timely manner and operate the car according to the manufacturer's recommendations: do not overload and, most importantly, warm up the box before driving, especially in winter.

When shifting gears poorly, driving a car becomes not only unpleasant, but also unsafe. Consider the main reasons why gears shift poorly or do not shift at all. And since the automatic transmission and manual transmission differ too much, we will consider them separately.

If you have a mechanic

Poor gear changes on a car with a manual transmission for three reasons. The first of these is a clutch malfunction, when it does not fully disengage (leads). The first sign of this malfunction is that the reverse gear engages with a characteristic crack. The rear reacts to this anomaly more noticeably than the other gears, because it is the only one not equipped with a synchronizer.

The second reason is a defect in the gearbox gear selection mechanism. And, finally, the third is excessive wear of the gearbox synchronizers.

There are also several clutch malfunctions in which manual transmission gears do not shift well:

Excessive wear of synchronizers mainly occurs in those gears that are switched on more often: these are usually first, second and third. The rear one does not fall into this list, since it does not have a synchronizer. When your gear shifts poorly, and you assume that the reason for this is the wear of the synchronizers, firstly, you should only have difficulties with this on the go. Secondly, in this case it switches better if you use a double release.

For those who do not know what a double squeeze is. To upshift: depress the clutch, shift into neutral, release and depress the clutch again, shift into gear.

Backlash in the so-called “helicopter” is one of the reasons for the fuzzy gear shifting

To switch to a lower one: double squeeze must be combined with regassing, that is, when the clutch pedal is released and the box is in neutral, you need to press and release the accelerator pedal. So they switch gears on a car whose box does not have synchronizers. If the box shifts easier using a double squeeze, then the worn out synchronizers are most likely to blame for the poor gear shifting.

If the gears shift poorly when the car is stationary with the engine turned off, the malfunction can only be in the gearbox gear selection mechanism.

Look for a breakdown in it or check the correctness of its adjustment. Don't even think about the clutch and synchronizers.

For those who have an automatic

If your car has automatic transmission. It will not hurt you to know the modes in which your machine can operate:

The automatic gearbox has a button on the mode switch with the inscription O / D OFF. When it is turned on, a switch-on prohibition occurs, which upshifts the analog of the 5th gear of the manual transmission. That is, if your machine has 4 forward gears, then for more dynamic acceleration it will use only three lower gears.

About a gearbox malfunction, an automatic transmission is much more complicated than those encountered with a manual transmission, and the chances of repairing it in your garage are small. But despite this, you still need to know something about it, at least in order not to harm it by improper operation.

Automatic gearbox is much more demanding on the accuracy of maintaining the oil level in it than mechanics. Both too low and too high oil levels are very harmful to her. Both can lead to serious damage. In both cases, foaming of the oil occurs. With a lack of oil due to the fact that the oil pump begins to capture air along with the oil. With an excess of oil, it foams up the rotating parts, which in this case are immersed in it. Foamed oil compresses better and has low thermal conductivity. Therefore, if you operate the machine with such oil, the pressure in its control systems will be low. Which will lead to slippage of the clutches and their intensive wear. The deteriorating thermal conductivity will not allow all excess heat to be removed. Which, in combination with low pressure, will lead to the fact that the machine will fail and require serious repairs.

Foamed oil has a larger volume. Therefore, checking the oil will show too high a level. If you find that the oil level has risen for no apparent reason, you need to turn off the engine and let the oil settle. Then check the level again. If it turns out to be low, you need to safely add the required poria and repeat the test.

The oil level in the machine is checked using a dipstick or through a control hole closed with a plug.

How to check the oil level with a dipstick

• Warm up the oil to operating temperature (for this you need to drive about 15 km).

Choose a flat, horizontal area for measurement. Put the car on the handbrake.

• Move the lever for selecting the operating mode of the box through all positions, lingering in each from 3 to 5 seconds, until the machine operates.
• Leave the mode selector in position P, and in this position determine the oil level.
• Without stopping the engine, remove the dipstick, wipe it dry and re-insert it into the tube until it stops, then pull it out and read the readings. The upper limit of oil traces on a dry dipstick should be at the mark with the inscription hot or in the area with intersecting notches.

In case of insufficient level, oil can be added through the tube into which the dipstick is inserted. Do not forget that the automatic transmission is afraid of dirt, so add only clean new oil. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth that does not loose threads.

When checking the oil level, pay attention to its appearance. A dark, burning-smelling liquid indicates that not everything is in order in the unit. First, try changing the oil and filter in the automatic transmission. The milky color of ATF indicates that coolant has entered the box. The coolant softens and inflates the material that the clutches are made of. Do not hesitate to replace such an oil, having previously eliminated the cause of the antifreeze getting into the box, otherwise the machine will suffer significant damage. Coolant can get into the box due to leaks in the oil section in the radiator of the cooling system. In this case, the emulsion will be observed both in the box and in the engine cooling system.

The most common malfunctions of the machine

• The vehicle does not move forward and reverse is normal. Possible reasons: wear of the forward clutch clutches, a defect in the piston of this clutch, breakage of the rings of the same clutch, jamming of the valve body valves.
• There is no reverse speed, there are only 1 and 2 forward. Probable causes: wear of the reverse clutch clutches, malfunction of the piston of this clutch, damage to the spline connection in the drum housing, another defect of this drum.
• No back, forward everything works. Causes: wear of the brake band, malfunction of the piston of this band or breakage of its rod, defects in the braking package.
• There is no movement either forward or backward when you turn on any mode, there is a shifting push, but the car stands still. Causes: torque converter malfunction, lack of oil, clogged filter.
• Only reverse, 1st and 2nd gears are engaged. Causes: valve jamming in the valve body, low oil level, general wear of pistons and friction clutches of gears that do not turn on.