ASE A2 Automatic – Sample

An automatic transaxle loses pressure as it shifts from first to second gear. Technician A says this could be caused by the clutch piston seal. Technician B says this could be caused by a stuck servo. Who is correct?

A light truck with an automatic transmission suffers from hard shifting. Technician A says a problem with the accumulator will result in this condition. Technician B says a sticking restricting orifice/check ball will result in this condition. Who is correct?

All of the following components or their circuits can prevent the torque converter clutch from applying Except :

All of the following statements about bushing inspection and measurement are true EXCEPT:

All tranmission pressures are normal at idle speed, but low at wide open throttle. Technician A says the Throttle Valve (TV) cable may need adjusting. Technician B says the vacuum modulator may be damaged. Who is right?

An automatic transmission does not hold in PARK. Technician A says that misadjusted shift linkage could be the cause. Technician B says that a roller clutch installed backwards could be the cause. Who is right?

During a pressure test, a transmission has high pressure in all gears and ranges this may be caused by:

If hear selection linkage on an automatic transmission is misadjusted all of the following could happen EXCEPT:

The transmission fluid is found to be pink and milky. This is caused by:

There is a whining noise coming from the front of the transmission that increases with engine speed. This noise is present in all gears including park and neutral. The most likely cause of this is the: