Troubleshooting and Additional Help
Refer to the list below in the unlikely event that you have problems with your
TRANSTECH III
Transmission Service System.
Problem:
Solution:
1. Unit does not power-up, no LEDs are
lighted
-
Polarity is reversed on vehicle battery connection. Check
connection to battery for a loose condition.
-
Inspect fuse (Buss GMA 10 amp fast blow) on back of PCB.
2. Unit does not sound the start-up alarm
-No fluid/pressure is reaching the machine. See Transmission
Service Procedure, page 4-2 steps a, b, and c. Also see steps 3
and 4 of this page. Secure all PCB connectors.
3. The start-up alarm sounds, and an
intermittent alarm sounds 30-40
seconds after pressing the Change Fluid
button.
-Fluid flow from vehicle is very low, but enough pressure (4 psi.
minimum). As Change Fluid is pressed, service ports are opened
and pressure drops (below 4 psi.). This will trigger the alarm.
-Verify good bypass flow. See Transmission Service
Procedure, page 4-2 steps a, b, and c. See steps 2 & 4, of this
page.
-Verify that hoses are not kinked.
-Verify that unit was not left with oil in tanks overnight. If so,
empty both tanks to the ‘0’ line. Reset battery and try again.
4. Unit stops and alarm sounds 30 - 40
seconds after pressing the Drain button
-No fluid is being received in unit’s WASTE tank, Check hose
connections to adapters.
-Check adapters for a
kinked
condition.
-Check vehicle’s fluid flow. See Transmission Service
procedure, page 4-2 steps a, b and c.
-See steps 2 and 3 of this page.
5. A fast intermittent beep sounds during
the Transmission Service Procedure,
and the ENGINE STOP light is flashing.
-The transmission fluid level is
2 qts low. Stop engine.
(Oil is
low enough not to measure on stick.) Press STOP button
Once
,
this will stop the alarm, but not the unit’s pump. The unit will
sound an alarm when fluid has reached the proper level, and the
START/ON light will begin flashing. Start engine, the
START/ON LIGHT will go solid and service will continue.
-Check adapters and hoses for a kinked condition.
-Inspect / clean tank filter. See Appendix A, page 1.
6. The level in the transmission is 2- Qts.
low after service.
-The low level switch from the WASTE tank may have become
disconnected previous to starting the service or failed to open
during service. Insert unit’s Drain Hose into a waste oil-
recycling container. Press EMPTY WASTE button. Verify that
the pump stops automatically and that fluid level is still visible
though the visual level window at the ‘0’ mark. If not, remove
unit’s back panel and check waste tank level switch wire
(yellow) connections at switch and PCB.
7. New fluid is above the 2qt. line, but the
LOW CLEAN FLUID light is ON.
-The low level switch on the new fluid tank has become
disconnected. Remove unit’s back panel and check the clean
tank level switch wire (white) connections at switch and PCB.
