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ASE Study Guide A2 Automatic Transmission
Build rock-solid transmission knowledge and boost your confidence for the ASE A2 exam. Covering torque converters, planetary gear trains, solenoid codes, and advanced diagnostics, our training mirrors real-world scenarios so you’re prepared for both the test and the bay.
Increase your chances of success with these exclusive bundles, packaged by our own Motor Age Training team of dedicated experts.
About our ASE Study Guide A2 Automatic Transmission
Get the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to pass the ASE A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Certification Exam with Motor Age Training’s comprehensive study materials. Whether you prefer a printed book, eBook, online video course, DVD, or a practice test, we offer flexible formats designed to fit your learning style.
Our ASE A2 resources cover the official A2 certification task list and are packed with clear explanations, real-life illustrations, and targeted practice questions to help you master automatic transmission systems and diagnostic procedures. Each resource is designed to help you succeed on the ASE exam and serve as a handy reference on the job.
Topics Covered
All A2 study materials include detailed coverage of:
- General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis
- Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Adjustment
- In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
- Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
The online video course and DVD training also focus on high-failure areas of the A2 exam, including:
- Torque Converters
- Planetary Gear Trains
- One-way clutch device
- Engine Braking
- Friction/Band Elements
- Various Shift Strategies
- Performance Codes
- Solenoid Electrical Codes
These topics are supported by illustrations, diagrams, charts, DTC descriptions, transmission gear ratio charts, detailed solenoid and valve body diagrams, accumulator diagrams, pressure tap locations, “integral cooler” information, line pressure specs, and case passage identification for “integral cooler” and “remote cooler.”
Why Choose Motor Age ASE A2 Training?
- Up-to-date content (Published January 2024) aligned with the ASE A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle exam.
- Expert instruction presented by Wayne Colonna with a focus on diagnostics.
- Flexible study formats to match your preferences:
- Book (spiral-bound, 92 pages; includes task list, glossary, and practice test)
- eBook (interactive; includes an online practice test; not downloadable)
- Online Video Course (covers torque converter and planetary gear train fundamentals, component application charts, diagnostic routines; includes access to the ASE A2 Test Prep Study Guide e-book PDF)
- DVD (covers the same core topics; runtime 75 minutes, 2 discs)
- Practice Test (75 ASE-style questions with immediate digital access through your online account)
No matter which format you choose, Motor Age Training provides the knowledge, tools, and practice you need to prepare for the ASE A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle exam.
No matter your style, we’ve got you covered
Published 01/2024
The ASE A2 study guide and practice test by Motor Age Training provides technicians the knowledge and know how to successfully take and pass the ASE automatic transmission certification exam. Our ASE A2 test prep book includes the A2 certification task list, which lists the topics technicians will be tested on during the ASE A2 certification exam. In addition to the easy-to-read text, the Motor Age ASE A2 study guide contains dozens of useful illustrations to easily tie in the topics to real life applications. You’ll also find the Motor Age A2 automatic transmission and transaxle self-study guide to be a handy reference manual that can be used on the job after you’ve taken the ASE test.
The topics covered in this edition of the A2 automatic transmission/transaxle repair study guide are:
- General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis
- Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Adjustment
- In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
- Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
Published 01/2024
The ASE A2 study guide and practice test by Motor Age Training provides technicians the knowledge and know how to successfully take and pass the ASE automatic transmission certification exam. Offered in an easy-to-read, interactive format, the A2 test prep book includes the newest A2 certification task list associated with the exam. In addition to the easy-to-read text, the Motor Age ASE A2 study guide contains dozens of useful illustrations to easily tie in the topics to real life applications. You’ll also find the guide to be a handy reference manual that can be used on the job after you’ve taken the ASE test.
The topics covered in this edition of the A2 automatic transmission/transaxle repair study guide are:
- General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis
- Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Adjustment
- In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
- Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
The purpose of the A2 ASE pre-test training is to focus on the part of the A2 that has the highest failure rate: Diagnostics. Instructor Wayne Colonna will cover fundamentals of the torque converter and planetary gear train operation, as well as understanding component application charts, and ending with knowing the difference between a solenoid performance failure and a solenoid electrical failure. A comprehensive understanding of these subjects will enable the technician to determine the proper diagnostic routine regardless of the type of transmission being diagnosed.
ASE exams are generic so they can apply to any vehicle. A variety of transmissions are covered in video, focusing on principals of operation and diagnostics that would apply to any style computer controlled automatic transmission.
Topics covered include:
- Torque Converters
- Planetary Systems
- One-way clutch device
- Engine Braking
- Friction/Band Elements
- Various Shift Strategies
- Performance Codes
- Solenoid Electrical Codes
Published 01/2024
The ASE A2 study guide and practice test by Motor Age Training provides technicians the knowledge and know how to successfully take and pass the ASE automatic transmission certification exam. Our ASE A2 test prep book includes the A2 certification task list, which lists the topics technicians will be tested on during the ASE A2 certification exam. In addition to the easy-to-read text, the Motor Age ASE A2 study guide contains dozens of useful illustrations to easily tie in the topics to real life applications. You’ll also find the Motor Age A2 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle self-study guide to be a handy reference manual that can be used on the job after you’ve taken the ASE test.
The topics covered in this edition of the A2 automatic transmission/transaxle repair study guide are:
- General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis
- Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Adjustment
- In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
- Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
Let our A2 Practice Test for Automatic Transmission/Transaxle certification help you prepare for the exam
The Motor Age Training ASE Practice Test provides 75 practice questions to help you gauge your knowledge on the topics technicians face during the ASE A2 certification exam.
NOTE: PRACTICE TESTS ARE DIGITAL PRODUCTS YOU CAN ACCESS IMMEDIATELY THRU YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT
The Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Practice Test questions cover essential details on:
- General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis
- Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Adjustment
- In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
- Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
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