MAHLE ATX-2 PLUS BOOST User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
ATX-2 PLUS BOOST (LITERS)
Automatic Transmission Flui Exchanger
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
10 Innovation Drive
York, PA 17402
800-468-2321
www.servicesolutions. ahle.co
Manual P/N 035-81582-00 (REV E)
WARNING
DO NOT pour anything except new
trans ission fluid into the fill port.
Serious da age will result.
The ATX-2 Plus ust be connected to a
FULLY CHARGED 12 volt battery. This
should be the battery in the vehicle
being serviced.
Do not use a battery charger to power
the ATX-2 Plus
Use of undercharged batteries and
battery chargers will da age the ATX-2
Plus and void the warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Co ponent Description .................................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................ 3
Keypad Functions ............................................................................................................. 4
Connecting to the Trans ission Syste ........................................................................... 6
Flush ............................................................................................................. 8
Drain Pan ............................................................................................................. 8
Fluid Exchange ............................................................................................................. 9
-1/2 Liter ............................................................................................................. 9
+1/2 Liter ............................................................................................................. 9
Disconnecting fro the Trans ission Syste ................................................................. 10
E pty Used ............................................................................................................ 11
E pty New ............................................................................................................ 11
Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 13
Calibration ............................................................................................................ 14
Calibration of Load Cells.................................................................................................. 15
Parts Identification ........................................................................................................... 16
Flow & Wiring Diagra .................................................................................................... 17
EC Declaration of Confor ity for Machinery .................................................................... 18
Calibration
Calibration Calibration
Calibration -
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- A Good Practice
A Good PracticeA Good Practice
A Good Practice
The ATX-2 Plus Boost is the most accurate of all transmission fluid
exchange equipment due to the advanced load cell technolog
designed into the unit.
Most operating problems are usuall fixed b performing a simple
calibration procedure.
A good practice is to periodicall calibrate the ATX-2 Plus Boost to
ensure optimum performance.
Precision calibration weight(s) are included with the ATX-2 Plus
Boost.

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Unpack all co ponents. Use la inated placard to verify fitting adapter quantities.
Contact MAHLE if any ite s are issing or da aged.
(90°)
(STRAIGHT)
12 INCH HOSE ADAPTER 12 INCH HOSE ADAPTER

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious
injury or eath.
•Read and understand the Operation Manual co pletely before operating this unit.
•Always wear proper eye and skin protection when operating and aintaining this equip ent.
•Take precautions to keep clothing, hair, hands, hoses etc. away fro all oving parts of the vehicle.
•Many Auto atic Trans ission syste s can be extre ely hot and operate at high pressures. Always
use extreme caution when connecting an isconnecting hoses an a apters.
•Always keep a fire extinguishing device nearby when working with fla able liquids.
•Choose a well-ventilated work area and avoid breathing any har ful fu es when perfor ing a
trans ission fluid exchange.
•Check engine oil level and coolant level. Refill if low. Do not perfor the exchange if either is low.
•Flush solutions are co bustible and are har ful or fatal if swallowed. If swallowed call doctor
i ediately and do not induce vo iting. If Flush Solution gets in eyes flush with water i ediately.
For contact with skin wash with soap and water. Apply skin lotion if necessary to sooth irritation.
•I ediately clean up any trans ission fluid spills and use proper container for disposal.
•Co ply with local, state, and federal regulations for fluid disposal.
•Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ust be obtained on all che icals and placed in a shop file
for reference.
IMPORTANT
Check transmission flui level accor ing to
manufacturer’s instructions before connecting the ATX-
2 Plus Boost
A just flui level if require

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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
The ATX-2 Plus is an auto atic trans ission fluid exchanger featuring state-of-the-art electronic controls
with digital weight scales easuring the auto atic trans ission fluid co ing into and going out of the
achine. Operation of the ATX-2 Plus is intuitive and very easy to aster.
Trans ission fluid is recovered fro vehicle and filtered before collecting in the used fluid
tank. The used fluid is pu ped by the vehicle trans ission pu p and assisted by the
ATX-2 Plus boost pu p. When the procedure is co plete, the ATX-2 Plus buzzer will
sound continuously until the stop button is pressed. Refer to page 8 for co plete
instructions.
Filters and exchanges the USED trans ission fluid fro within the vehicle and replaces
with NEW trans ission fluid fro within the ATX-2 Plus The fluid is re oved fro the
vehicle by utilizing the vehicles trans ission pu p in conjunction with the lower ounted
diaphrag boost pu p within the ATX-2 Plus The NEW fluid is replaced to the
trans ission, at the sa e rate as it is re oved, by using the upper ounted gear pu p
within the ATX-2 Plus The procedure is co plete when the buzzer sounds continuously.
The buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pressed. Refer to page 9 for
co plete instructions.
Trans ission fluid is e ptied co pletely fro new fluid tank inside the ATX-2 Plus. It can
be stored in a bulk container for later use. This procedure is perfor ed if a change in
trans ission fluid types is required. The ATX-2 Plus buzzer will sound continuously until
stop button is pushed when procedure is co plete. Refer to page 11 for co plete
instructions.

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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
Trans ission fluid is e ptied co pletely fro the used fluid tank inside the ATX-2 Plus into a
bulk used tank for proper disposal. This procedure is perfor ed when the used fluid tank is full
or the used fluid tank capacity is not sufficient to perfor the selected exchange. The ATX-2
Plus buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pushed when procedure is
co plete. Refer to page 11 for co plete instructions.
Used after the exchange process if fluid level is too high on the trans ission dip stick.
Re oves ½ Liter of fluid fro the trans ission. Fluid is oved by the vehicle trans ission
pu p and in conjunction with the lower ounted diaphrag boost pu p into the used fluid
tank of the ATX-2 Plus The buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pushed
when procedure is co plete. Refer to page 9 for co plete instructions.
Used after the exchange process if fluid level is too low on the trans ission dip stick. Adds ½
Liter of trans ission fluid to the trans ission fro the ATX-2 Plus NEW fluid tank. Fluid is
oved by the upper gear pu p inside the ATX-2 Plus. The buzzer will sound continuously
until the stop button is pushed when procedure is co plete. Refer to page 9 for co plete
instructions.
Stops any procedure the o ent it is pushed, also used at the end of a procedure to
acknowledge co pletion of process and turn buzzer off.
Illu inates when battery connection is backwards.
Illu inates when the used tank is too full or flashes when the capacity re aining is less than
exchange a ount selected. The EMPTY Used procedure ust be run to continue operation of
the ATX-2 Plus.
Illu inates when the new fluid tank is e pty or flashes when the new fluid level is less than the
selected exchange a ount. The operator ust add fluid to the new fluid tank of the ATX-2 Plus
through the fill port.
Illu inates when the vehicle engine is running and connected properly to the ATX-2 Plus.
Illu inates when the selected process is co plete. The buzzer will sound continuously when
this is illu inated.
Caution: Always use fingers to operate keypa . Use of sharp objects will cause amage
an voi the warranty.

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CONNECTING TO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
1. Add desired a ount of trans ission fluid to the new fluid tank through the ATX-2 Plus fill port. Monitor
fluid level through the Level Indicator.
2. Locate and disconnect the trans ission cooler lines at the ost convenient location:
A. At cooler line connecting to radiator usually ost accessible if vehicle is not on lift.
B. At cla ped rubber hose connection to trans ission cooler usually ost accessible if vehicle is
on a lift. Cooler is ost often in front of the radiator.
C. At cooler line connecting to the trans ission usually requires vehicle to be on a lift.
IMPORTANT
Check transmission flui level accor ing to manufacturer’s
instructions before connecting the ATX-2 Plus
A just flui level if require

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CONNECTING TO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
3. Select and install proper fitting adapters to disconnect points. Use closest atching adapter and o-
ring to seal any leaks if exact atching adapter cannot be found. In so e cases it ay be easier to
use one of the open end rubber hose adapters on the disconnected ale fitting on the cooler line then
to select the atching adapter.
4. Connect 12 inch adapter hoses to fitting adapters.
5. Connect 10 ft black and red hoses (right side of ATX-2 Plus) to the 12 inch adapter hoses.
6. Connect red (positive) cla p on power cable to red (positive) ter inal on vehicle battery. Connect the
black (negative) cla p to a ground on vehicle fra e. All lights on keypad should illu inate for 1
second and buzzer should pulse. If not, check connections and ake sure REVERSE POLARITY light
is not illu inated.
WARNING: Han le battery connection cable with extreme caution. Batteries generate explosive
gases uring normal operation. Working in the vicinity of a lea -aci or other automotive
battery is angerous. Wear eye protection. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the
vicinity of the battery. Do not connect the black power clip to the negative post of the
battery to avoi a spark.
7. Set the park brake and turn engine on, listen for the buzzer to sound once loudly and for the READY
light on the keypad to stay illu inated. The ATX-2 Plus pressure gauge on the control panel will
indicate a positive pressure if the connection to the trans ission is correct.
If buzzer does not sound and light does not illu inate IMMEDIATELY TURN ENGINE OFF and switch
the black and red 10 ft hoses and repeat the above.
A. For ost Chrysler and Mitsubishi vehicles the trans ission pu p will be functioning when the
vehicle is in “Neutral” instead of “Park”. Perfor the service in Neutral gear on these vehicles.
8. Once the ATX-2 Plus is connected properly (READY light stays illu inated) the achine auto atically
goes into circulate ode. Check hoses for heat, if circulate is working correctly both hoses should be
war to the touch.
9. The ATX-2 Plus pressure gauge will indicate the trans ission operating pressure. Refer to the
anufacturer’s reco ended pressure to deter ine if the trans ission syste is functioning
correctly.
IMPORTANT
Attempt to pull hoses apart to ensure couplers are attache properly

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FLUSH
1. Vehicle engine is running and the ATX-2 Plus is connected as previously described, READY light is
illu inated.
2. Slowly add Flush Solution as reco ended by the supplier into the vehicle through the trans ission
syste dip stick port.
3. The ATX-2 Plus will now circulate the solution through the trans ission syste until a procedure is
selected. The Flush Solution will be re oved fro the syste during the exchange procedure.
DRAIN PAN
Note: If transmission filter is to be replace , perform the following proce ure before removing
the transmission pan. If not, skip to the next proce ure.
1. Vehicle engine is running and the ATX-2 Plus is connected as previously described, READY light is
illu inated.
2. Press the DRAIN PAN button on the keypad.
3. Buzzer will sound once and DRAIN PAN light will stay illu inated. If an error occurs the buzzer will
sound three ti es and the ATX-2 Plus will not proceed with the procedure, check all connections.
4. Vehicle trans ission pu p in conjunction with boost pu p will e pty contents of trans ission
syste into the ATX-2 Plus used fluid tank. Liquid level can be viewed through the Used Fluid Level
Indicator on the left side of the ATX-2 Plus.
5. When vehicle pan is e ptied of trans ission fluid the ATX-2 Plus will auto atically switch to the
circulate ode, the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay
illu inated until the STOP button is pressed.
6. Turn the vehicle off IMMEDIATELY after ATX-2 Plus buzzer sounds. The vehicle is now ready to have
the trans ission pan re oved.
7. After the pan is replaced, refill the pan using the +1/2 Liter button (refer to the +1/2 LITER section).
Check the trans ission dip stick periodically while refilling to reach proper level.
Note: If the ATX Plus will not a +1/2 Liter, there may not be enough flui remaining in
the transmission to satisfy the minimum pressure requirement. To correct this
situation, stop engine. Press Empty New Flui an manually monitor the level of
flui in the new flui tank. Press the Stop button after two liters have been a e
to the transmission. Restart vehicle an verify the Rea y LED is illuminate .
Check flui level in the transmission. The +1/2 Liter an -1/2 Liter proce ures can
be use to a just the level.
Caution: Do not let the engine run for more than one minute after the ATX-2 Plus buzzer
soun s. Letting the transmission run with an empty pan for an exten e amount
of time can cause serious amage to the transmission system.

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FLUID EXCHANGE (4,8,12,16,20 LITERS)
1. Vehicle engine is running and the ATX-2 Plus is connected as previously described, READY light is
illu inated.
2. Deter ine vehicle trans ission fluid capacity fro the vehicle operator or service anual.
3. Press the corresponding LITER button; always round up (for exa ple if vehicle capacity is 6.5 liters an 8
liter exchange would be selected).
4. The change of fluid can be onitored through ATX-2 Plus Old-New Sight Bowls. These bowls display the
new bright red fluid leaving ATX-2 Plus and the dirty brown to black fluid co ing fro vehicle
trans ission syste . The color of the used should beco e al ost equal to the new as exchange ends.
The liquid levels can be viewed through Level Indicators on either side of ATX-2 Plus (left side for used,
right side for new).
5. When exchange of trans ission fluid is co plete, ATX-2 Plus will auto atically switch to the bypass
loop, the buzzer will sound continuously and PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illu inated until STOP
button is pressed.
6. Check trans ission dip stick for level. Use +1/2, -1/2 LITER buttons as required to correct fluid level.
-1/2 LITER
1. Vehicle engine is running and the ATX-2 Plus is connected as previously described, READY light is
illu inated.
2. Check trans ission dip stick. Press the -1/2 LITER button to lower the fluid level if the trans ission
syste is overfilled.
3. When process is co plete the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will
stay illu inated until the STOP button is pressed.
4. Check trans ission dip stick for appropriate level.
+1/2 LITER
1. Vehicle engine is running and the ATX-2 Plus is connected as previously described, READY light is
illu inated.
2. Check trans ission dip stick. Press the +1/2 LITER button to raise the fluid level if the trans ission
syste is under filled.
3. When process is co plete the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will
stay illu inated until the STOP button is pressed.
4. Check trans ission dip stick for appropriate level.
Servicing Vehicles with Transmission Thermostats
Common for For vehicles
With the vehicle engine running, the READY light will illu inate but the service will not proceed if the
trans ission fluid is cold.
The fluid inside the trans ission ust be heated to approxi ately 180F. The ost efficient way to do this is to
put the vehicle in reverse. Setting the e ergency brake, using a pedal depressor, or putting blocks behind the
rear wheels can be done to help secure the vehicle. MAHLE reco ends that the vehicle is not left unattended
while in gear.
The service ay start with very little or no flow. The service will co ence, and take approxi ately 15 inutes
to co plete.