ASE ASE Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of the governor assembly in an older hydraulically controlled automatic transmission?

Accepted Answer

It provides a vehicle-speed-sensitive signal to allow upshifts

Answer

It regulates line pressure based on engine load

Answer

It controls the apply pressure to the clutch packs

Answer

It monitors transmission fluid temperature

Question 2

Milky or foamy automatic transmission fluid MOST likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Water or coolant contamination

Answer

Normal oxidation from heat

Answer

Incorrect fluid type was used

Answer

Air being drawn in through a cracked pan gasket

Question 3

A transmission has normal operation in all forward gears but no reverse. Technician A says a low-reverse band could be worn. Technician B says the reverse clutch pack could be faulty. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

Both Technician A and B

Answer

Technician A only

Answer

Technician B only

Answer

Neither Technician A nor B

Question 4

When performing a stall speed test on an automatic transmission, a stall speed that is LOWER than specification indicates:

Accepted Answer

A faulty torque converter stator one-way clutch

Answer

A slipping clutch or band

Answer

Low line pressure

Answer

A plugged transmission filter

Question 5

An electronically controlled automatic transmission sets a code for an input speed sensor rationality fault. What symptom would MOST likely accompany this code?

Accepted Answer

Harsh or erratic shifts

Answer

Engine runs rough at idle

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No reverse gear

Answer

Transmission stuck in park

Question 6

What is the correct procedure to check automatic transmission fluid level on most vehicles that use a traditional dipstick?

Accepted Answer

Check fluid at operating temperature with engine running in Park

Answer

Check fluid cold with engine off

Answer

Check fluid hot with engine off for 5 minutes

Answer

Check fluid cold with engine running in Neutral