ASE A2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
With an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transaxle, you feel a "shock" while shifting from
Neutral to Drive. Which of these requires an off-vehicle repair? - ANSWER Forward clutch
With your diagnostic symptom chart, you plan to diagnose a RWD, electronically controlled 5-speed
automatic transmission that has an unusual noise while in drive. Technician A believes that the oil pump
assembly might the cause and requires an OFF-vehicle procedure. Technician B states it is the control
valve and that requires an OFF-vehicle procedure. Who is correct? - ANSWER Technician A
As you check the fluid color on an automatic transmission, what would cause it to become varnished
with a light to dark brown color? - ANSWER Oxidation from overfilling
Technician A believes you should listen to the customer's concerns and find them as described in the
online service information. Technician B thinks that you should pick the symptom that matches the
online information the closest based on the customer's concern. Who is correct? - ANSWER Technician B
Technician A believes that driveline, suspension and engine problems might look like they were caused
by the transmission or transaxle. Technician B says that you must start with a simple inspection to first
ensure there's nothing overlooked requiring a diagnostic scan tool. Who is correct? - ANSWER Both A
and B
When you are performing preliminary diagnostics to an electronically controlled automatic transmission,
you will do all the following tests, EXCEPT: - ANSWER Flex plate check
During the stall test, the RPM is lower than specified. Technician A claims that the turbine in the torque
converter could be damaged. Technician B thinks that some of the transmission clutches are slipping.
Who is correct? - ANSWER Neither technician
Technician A believes that many vibration issues are caused by an unbalanced torque converter.
Technician B thinks that vibration problems are the cause of a faulty output shaft. Who is correct? -
ANSWER Both A and B are correct
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
With an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transaxle, you feel a "shock" while shifting from
Neutral to Drive. Which of these requires an off-vehicle repair? - ANSWER Forward clutch
With your diagnostic symptom chart, you plan to diagnose a RWD, electronically controlled 5-speed
automatic transmission that has an unusual noise while in drive. Technician A believes that the oil pump
assembly might the cause and requires an OFF-vehicle procedure. Technician B states it is the control
valve and that requires an OFF-vehicle procedure. Who is correct? - ANSWER Technician A
As you check the fluid color on an automatic transmission, what would cause it to become varnished
with a light to dark brown color? - ANSWER Oxidation from overfilling
Technician A believes you should listen to the customer's concerns and find them as described in the
online service information. Technician B thinks that you should pick the symptom that matches the
online information the closest based on the customer's concern. Who is correct? - ANSWER Technician B
Technician A believes that driveline, suspension and engine problems might look like they were caused
by the transmission or transaxle. Technician B says that you must start with a simple inspection to first
ensure there's nothing overlooked requiring a diagnostic scan tool. Who is correct? - ANSWER Both A
and B
When you are performing preliminary diagnostics to an electronically controlled automatic transmission,
you will do all the following tests, EXCEPT: - ANSWER Flex plate check
During the stall test, the RPM is lower than specified. Technician A claims that the turbine in the torque
converter could be damaged. Technician B thinks that some of the transmission clutches are slipping.
Who is correct? - ANSWER Neither technician
Technician A believes that many vibration issues are caused by an unbalanced torque converter.
Technician B thinks that vibration problems are the cause of a faulty output shaft. Who is correct? -
ANSWER Both A and B are correct
