MotorVac TRANSTECH HD - Manual (Page 16)

Troubleshooting and Additional Help
Refer to the list below in the unlikely event that you have problems with your
INDUSTRIAL TRANSTECH 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.
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.
3. The start-up alarm sounds, and an
intermittent alarm sounds 30-40 seconds
after pressing the Change Fluid button.
Fluid flow is extrmely slow, but enough to pressure
the system to 4 psi. service ports are opened when
Change Fluid is pressed, then pressure drops
completely, this will trigger the alarm. Verify flow.
See Transmission Service Procedure, page 4-2 steps
a, b, and c. See steps 2 & 4, of this page.
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. An intermittent alarm sounds during the
Transmission Service Procedure, and
the ENGINE STOP light is flashing.
The transmission fluid level is low 2 qts. press STOP
button Once, this will stop the alarm, but not the
unit’s pump. Check transmission fluid level, stop
engine if fluid is low enough that the dipstick does
not reach to measure fluid. The unit will sound an
alarm when fluid has reached the proper level, start
engine and proceed with service. Check hose
conncetions to adapters for proper connection, check
adapters and hoses for a kinked condition.
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. Insert unit’s Drain Hose into a waste oil
recycling container. Press DRAIN WASTE button.
Verify that the pump stops automatically and that
fluid level is still visible though the visual level
window. If not, remove unit’s back panel and check
waste tank level switch wire connctions.
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
connections.
8. The unit performs poorly.
Check all hoses and wires for cuts or frays.
Check cabinet for dents or impact markings.
Verify that the filter screen has recently been
cleaned. (Refer to the maintenance log in
Appendix A to view dates of services performed.)