Motorvac TransTech III+ 500-1100B User manual

TransTech™ III+
Transmission Service System
Part No. 500-1100B
USER MANUAL
UNIT EQUIPPED WITH V-2 CONTROL BOARD

Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the The TranTech™ III+ Transmission Service System. By choosing this
product, you are acquiring the most technologically advanced method available for automatic transmission
service and uid exchange.
The TransTech™ III+ System is a self-contained system designed to connect to any automatic transmission
through cooling system lines or vehicle dipstick tube. Once the unit is connected, it can be used to drain the
uid from the vehicle’s transmission for lter replacement and/or to completely exchange the transmission
uid with new uid, without removing the vehicle’s transmission uid pan.
Please study this Operators Manual to become thoroughly familiar with the TransTech™ III+ Transmission
Service System.
Thank you for choosing MotorVac.
Sincerely,
The MotorVac Team.

Table of Contents
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System Features and Functions ………..…………………………………………….....................…………
Control Panel Features and Functions ….......................……………………………………………...……..
Getting to Know the TranTech™ III+ ……..……………………………………………..……………….........
Safety Information and Precautions ………………………....…………………………………….................
TranTech™ III+ Initial Setup Procedure ………………………....…………………………………….............
Transmission Service Procedure ………………………....…………………………………......…................
Optional Procedure - Drain Pan for Filter Change ………………………....…………………………………
Changing Fluid Types ………………………....…………………………………......…................................
Maintenance Procedures ………………………....………………………………........................................
Troubleshooting and Additional Help ………………………....…………………………………...................
Error Alerts ………………………....…………………………………......…................................................
TransTech™ In-line System Adapters ………………………....……………………....................................
Parts ………………………....…………………………………......….........................................................
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System Features and Functions
The front of the TransTech™ III+ cabinet contains the control panel, the uid ll neck for adding new
transmission uid, and the uid level windows.
Automatic Flow Direction Detection
The TransTech™ III+ is capable of automatically sensing the direction of uid ow in the
transmission cooling circuit and aligning the ow internally. A dual one way ltration system
ensures that internal lters are never backushed into a vehicle.
MODE Button – Press and hold MODE button 5 seconds until the alarm sounds. After releasing the button
will toggle between manually selecting the inlet hose. This feature can be used for troubleshooting service
issues.
MODE LEDS
Fig 1 Indicates ow direction mode is set to automatic but ow direction has not been determined yet. Flow
direction is determined when a service is started.
Fig 1 (ashing) Indicates no ow is detected. Ensure hoses are connected properly and vehicle is turned on.
Fig 2,3 Shows the ow direction as manually selected in either direction.
Fig 4,5 Shows that the ow direction mode is automatic and the ow direction has been determined. The
arrow indicates the ow direction.
LOW
VEHICLE
FLUID
LOW
CLEAN
FLUID
START ENGINE
STOP ENGINE
COMPLETE
SERVICE IN
PROGRESS
STOP
DRAIN
FLOW
DIRECTION
MODE
FILL
EMPTY
WASTE
AUTO
START /
RESUME
FLUID EXCHANGE
TransTech lII+
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Control Panel Features and Functions
START/RESUME Button - Begins & Resumes service
DRAIN Button - Drains uid from vehicle’s transmission.
FILL Button – Adds uid to the transmission.
LOW VEHICLE FLUID LED - Illuminates when uid in the vehicle in service is low or
empty.
COMPLETE LED - Illuminates when service is complete.
START ENGINE LED – The LED illuminates when the vehicle’s engine is running in inline
mode. The Start Engine LED ashes when the vehicle’s engine needs to be started.
STOP ENGINE LED – LED illuminates when the vehicle’s engine is OFF in inline mode.
The Stop Engine LED ashes when the vehicle’s engine needs to be stopped.
LOW CLEAN FLUID LED – Illuminates when clean uid in the unit’s clean tank is low or
empty.
STOP BUTTON – Pauses service and stops alarms. Hold for 5 seconds to reset unit.
EMPTY WASTE BUTTON - Empties uid from unit’s waste tank.
MODE BUTTON – Toggles between four different modes (Inline/Dipstick etc)

Getting to Know the TransTech™ III+
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Front Features
Control Panel – All electronic operational functions are initiated at this
location. See Control panel features section.
Filler Port & Cap – New ATF is poured into unit before service.
Right Side Features
Disposal Hose Ball Valve - Open manually before EMPTY WASTE
button is pushed.
Waste Disposal Hose - Is inserted into the shop’s uid recycling
container or into a suitable container for proper disposal of used
transmission uid.
Left Side Features
Power Cables - Connect power cables to vehicle’s battery before use.
Service Hoses – Connect both hoses to the vehicle using the correct
adapters. The ow direction does not matter.

Safety Information and Precautions
DANGER:
1. Vehicle exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless lethal gas.
2. Only run engines in well-ventilated areas and avoid breathing exhaust gases.
3. Extended breathing of exhaust gases will cause serious injury or death.
WARNING:
1. Exhaust gases, moving parts and hot surfaces are present during and after the engine is running.
2. Read and understand the operator’s manual before using the TransTech™ III+ service system.
3. When using petroleum products always refer to the MSDS sheets and manufacturer’s instructions for the
proper procedure to handle emergency medical treatment, cleanup, handling, and storage requirements.
4. Improper use of the TransTech™ III+ Transmission Service System or exposure to exhaust gases can
cause injury.
5. Spilled transmission uid on an engine can ignite.
6. Avoid exposure to ames, sparks, hot engine parts and other ignition sources.
7. Always keep a fully charged re extinguisher nearby. The extinguisher should have a class B rating and
be suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical res.
8. Cleanup any oil spills immediately.
9. Dispose of contaminated cleanup material according to governing environmental laws.
10. Never look directly into the air induction plenum or carburetor throat when the engine is operating.
11. Always verify hose connections to the transmission’s oil cooler lines before starting the vehicle’s engine.
12. Explosion or ame or exposure to ammable liquid and vapors can cause injury.
13. Flammable liquid (transmission uid) can splash out of reservoir when lling or when unit is being moved.
14. Always keep Reservoir Cap secure except when lling reservoir.
15. Explosion or ame can cause injury.
16. Transmission cooling systems may maintain residual pressure in connection lines to and from transmis-
sion and cooler radiator even after the engine has been turned off.
17. Wear safety goggles.
18. Wear chemical resistant gloves when connecting or disconnecting tting and adapters.
19. Chemicals can cause harmful byproducts - do not add any chemicals to TransTech™ III+ reservoir tank.
20. Use only approved automatic transmission uid.
21. Do not swallow or ingest any chemicals.
22. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors.
23. Do not store chemicals in or on the machine (other than automatic transmission uid).
24. Improper use of transmission uid can cause injury.
25. Over exposure can have harmful effects on eyes, skin, respiratory system and possible unconsciousness
and asphyxiation.
26. Improperly blocked vehicles can move.
27. Set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
28. Moving vehicles can cause injury.
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Safety Information and Precautions (Cont’d)
Moving engine parts:
1. The engine cooling fan will cycle on and off depending on the coolant temperature and could operate
without the engine running.
2. Wear safety goggles.
3. Always keep objects, clothing, and hands away from the cooling fans and engine parts.
4. Moving engine parts can cause injury.
5. Hot surfaces are present during and after running the engine.
6. Do not contact hot surfaces such as, manifolds, pipes, mufers, catalytic converters, or radiators and
hoses.
Hot surfaces can cause injury:
1. Catalytic converters become extremely hot.
2. Do not park a converter-equipped vehicle over dry grass, leaves, paper, or any other ammable material.
3. Do not touch a catalytic converter until the engine has been off for at least 45 minutes.
4. Catalytic converters can cause burns.
5. Cracked fan blade can become airborne.
6. Examine fan blades for cracks. If found, do not service the vehicle.
7. Flying objects can cause injury.
8. Batteries produce explosive gases and can explode, resulting in injury.
9. Wear safety goggles when working on or near batteries.
10. Use in a well-ventilated area.
11. Keep sparks and ames away from the battery and never lay tools, equipment, or other conductive
objects on the battery.
12. When is connecting to the battery, make sure the unit’s power switch is off. Connect the positive lead of
the unit to the positive lead battery rst; connect the negative lead of the unit to a solid ground point as
far from the battery as possible.
13. Keep battery acid away from skin or eyes. In case of eye contact, ush with clean water for 15 minutes
and get medical attention.
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IMPORTANT
Do not perform the transmission service if the vehicle’s engine oil or coolant level is low. If
necessary, add motor oil and/or coolant.
Do not perform service if new transmission uid is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
WARNING
Flammable Liquid can squirt out of pressurized lines when connecting or disconnecting.
Verify that engine and machine are both off before connecting or disconnecting cooler
lines or adapters.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear chemical resistant gloves when connecting or disconnecting ttings and adapters.
Wrap a shop towel around pressure ttings and adapters when disconnecting.
Avoid exposure to ames, sparks, hot engine parts, and other ignition sources.
Explosion or ame or exposure to ammable liquid and vapors can cause injury.

TransTech™ III+ Initial Setup Procedure
The following procedure is only necessary for rst time use or if the waste tank is fully evacuated for shipping
purposes.
Set-Up Instructions:
1. Fill the CLEAN FLUID tank with approximately 6 quarts (5.7 liters) of new ATF.
2. Connect two compatible adapters to each other, secure tightly. Attach the 2 red SERVICE HOSES
together using connected adapters.
3. Place the waste hose into the clean tank ll neck with the ball valve open.
4. Connect TransTech™ III+ power leads to the vehicle’s battery.
5. Press and hold the START button for 5 seconds until the alarm sounds. The FILL and DRAIN LEDs will
ash. Press and hold the START button again for 5 seconds until the alarm sounds. The DRAIN, FILL
and COMPLETE LEDs will cycle in a clockwise direction while the unit is performing the Initial Setup
procedure. When complete, the alarm will sound 4 times.
6. Return the hoses to their original location.
7. The initial setup is complete.
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Transmission Service Procedure
Inline Exchange
Warning: It is not necessary to empty the waste tank before beginning an exchange. If beginning an
exchange with uid in the waste tank ensure that there is less uid in the clean tank than the remaining
capacity of the waste tank. Failure to do so will result in waste tank overowing!
Fill the CLEAN FLUID tank with approximately 6 quarts (5.7 liters) of new ATF.
1. Connect appropriate adapters to vehicle transmission cooler lines. The direction of ow from the vehicle
does not matter.
2. Fill the TransTech™ III+ new uid tank with the correct type and the desired amount of Transmission Fluid
for the exchange.
3. Connect TransTech™ III+ power leads to the vehicle’s battery.
4. Turn vehicle on and inspect for leaks at the adapters.
5. Press START/RESUME button to begin the exchange. The TransTech™ III+ automatically determines
the direction of ow and performs the exchange.
6. When the uid exchange is nished, the COMPLETE light will come on and the TransTech will beep
continuously until the STOP button is pressed.
7. Once transmission service is complete, check ATF level with engine running or as per manufacturer’s
recommendation. Press and hold DRAIN or FILL to adjust ATF level. Stop the engine, the service is
complete.
8. Direct waste hose to a suitable container; open the ball valve on the end of the waste hose and press
EMPTY WASTE button to empty waste uid tank.
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Optional Procedure - Drain Pan for Filter Change
Warning: It is not necessary to empty the waste tank before beginning an exchange. If beginning an
exchange with uid in the waste tank ensure that there is less uid in the clean tank than the remaining
capacity of the waste tank. Failure to do so will result in waste tank overowing!
Drain Pan
1. Follow steps 1-4 from Inline Exchange procedure.
2. Press DRAIN button to begin the pan drain.
3. When the transmission pan is emptied, a buzzer will sound. The LOW VEHICLE FLUID light will il-
luminate and the STOP ENGINE light will ash.
4. Immediately turn off the vehicle’s engine and press STOP to silence the alarm. Do not disconnect
the TransTech from the vehicle’s battery.
5. Remove transmission pan and change lter as per manufacturer’s instructions.
6. When the lter change is complete, press START/RESUME button and the TransTech™ III+ will rell
the vehicle with the same amount of uid removed.
7. Start vehicle. The service will automatically resume and complete. Follow steps 6-8 from Inline Ex-
change procedure.
Pause Feature
If service needs to be paused at any time press STOP. To resume, press START/RESUME. The machine
will pause indenitely until the START/RESUME button is pressed. While paused, uid will ow through
the machine in a bypass loop.
Adding ATF to Clean Tank
It is recommended that the desired amount of clean ATF to be exchanged is added to the Clean Tank
before a service begins. However, additional ATF can be added after a service has started but ONLY
when the service is paused. Any ATF added while the unit is performing a service will not be properly
measured and may result in an OVER FILL of the vehicle’s transmission!
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Changing Fluid Types
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Follow these steps if it is necessary to completely empty the clean uid tank in order to
change to another type of uid.
1. Install an open adapter in either red service hose. (Fluid will exit both hoses if adapters are installed in
both hoses). Place hose adapter into a capture container.
2. Connect power cord to a 12 volt DC source. Press and hold the START button for 5 seconds until the
alarm sounds. The FILL and DRAIN LEDs will ash.
3. Press & hold the FILL button. The pump will operate until the FILL button is released.
4. Tip the unit slightly backwards to let the uid ow toward the back of the tank for complete evacuation.
5. Pressing the STOP button for ve seconds will reset the unit.
Completely empty waste tank for shipping
1. Connect the power cord to a 12 volt DC source.
2. Direct the waste hose to a suitable disposal container. Open the ball valve on the end of the black waste
hose.
3. If the EMPTY WASTE LED is on, press the EMPTY WASTE button. The unit will automatically pump out
the waste uid until the uid level stops at the switch in the bottom of the tank. The EMPTY WASTE LED
will turn off.
ONLY FOLLOW STEPS 4-7 TO FULLY EMPTY UNIT FOR SHIPPING. INITIAL SETUP PROCEDURE
MUST BE PERFORMED IF WASTE TANK IS COMPLETELY EMPTIED.
4. Press and hold the EMPTY WASTE button for 5 seconds to enter MANUAL WASTE mode. Unit will
beep. Release the button. The EMPTY WASTE LED will ash.
5. Press and hold the EMPTY WASTE button. The pump will operate while the EMPTY WASTE button is
held down.
6. Tip the unit slightly backwards to let the uid ow toward the back of the tank for complete evacuation.
7. Pressing the STOP button for ve seconds will reset the unit.

Maintenance Procedures
The following maintenance procedures should be performed on a routine basis:
1. Carefully clean the exterior with a soft cloth to keep the cabinet looking new. Check the cabinet for dents
or impact markings, if found, inspect for damaged components.
2. Check all hoses and wires for cuts or frays.
3. Clean the lter screens after every 100 services or 6 months, which ever comes rst. See the next sec-
tion for procedure.
Replacing Unit’s Internal Inline Filters
1. Disconnect power harness from any power source. Remove the Phillips head screws that join the top
cabinet housing to the lower housing. Remove the cap from the tank and carefully tip the top cabinet
forward.
2. Locate the 2 metal inline lters located near the front of the cabinet. Unscrew worm gear hose clamps,
remove and replace both lters. Ensure ow direction is for the lter is correct. Both lters the arrow
should be pointing towards the center of the machine.
3. Assemble in reverse order. NOTE: Use caution not to pinch O-ring on reassembly
4. Enter initials, date, and a check mark in the appropriate boxes of the Maintenance Record at the end of
the chapter.
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Troubleshooting and Additional Help
Refer to the list below troubleshooting assistance.
Problem Possible Cause
1. Unit does not power-up. No LED’s are
illuminated
Polarity is reversed on vehicle battery connection.
Check connection to battery for a loose condition.
Circuit breaker may be tripped. (Automatic reset).
Faulty battery
2. AUTO led ashes when start button is
pressed.
This means no ow is detected from the vehicle.
Ensure TransTech is properly connected to vehicle
and vehicle is turned on.
Vehicle may have a thermostat.
3. Service will not complete FILL LED off DRAIN
LED on.
If the DRAIN LED is on (indicating unit should be
draining), and FILL LED is off (indicating that the unit
is not draining) it means no uid is going into the
waste tank. This can happen during a service if the
vehicle has a thermostat which will stop ow from
the transmission as it is cooled by new uid entering
the transmission. If you have veried that there is
ow the Solenoid may not be shifting properly. It
requires a good 12 volts. Low battery voltage,
defective power cable or poor wiring connector
between the board and solenoid can cause this
problem.
4. Services take longer than they used to Change the internal lters and clean the tank lter
screen. (Refer to the maintenance log in to view
dates of services performed.
5. When rst connected to a battery, all the unit’s
lights remain on and gives a steady tone.
Verify good battery voltage (12.5 volts) and
connection.
Unit will not operate off a booster pack. Connect to
a new fully charged battery and try again.
Check wiring for damage
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Error Alerts
The TransTech™ III+ has been designed to stop the service and alert the operator in certain instances if the
unit is not functioning properly. See below for details.
TransTech™ In-line System Adapters
The TranTech™ III+ Part# 500-1100B includes two up-graded adapter kits:
1. Part# 200-3100A Adapter Kit TransTech™ (Standard)
2. Part# 200-3101A Adapter Kit TransTech™ (Deluxe)
LOW
VEHICLE
FLUID
LOW
CLEAN
FLUID
START ENGINE
STOP ENGINE
COMPLETE
SERVICE IN
PROGRESS
STOP
DRAIN
FLOW
DIRECTION
MODE
FILL
EMPTY
WASTE
AUTO
START /
RESUME
FLUID EXCHANGE
TransTech lII+
Alert Notication Cause Hardware
Troubleshooting
steps
Recovery
Fill Error
See
Figure
Below.
The alarm sounds.
The following LEDs
ash: FILL.
There is a hardware or
software problem that
has caused the unit
to lose track of how
much uid is in the
Clean Tank.
This alert prevents
the unit from overll-
ing the transmission if
there is a problem with
the uid level sensing
system.
Empty the Clean ATF
tank on the Trans-
Tech™ III+ before
attempting another
exchange.
Note: Do not leave oil
standing above the 0
line of the clean tank
for extended periods
of time. This may
cause the unit to lose
track of uid levels.
Press STOP button to
silence the buzzer.
Due to the probability
of an overll condition,
the unit cannot recover
from this error.
Reset the unit to
attempt further
operation.
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Parts
Service Parts for the TranTech™ III+ Transmission System.
Please refer to the part numbers below when ordering parts.
Part # Description
010-0027 Wheel (8 x 1.75)
010-1052 Bottle for adaptor tray
011-0003 Sorter rack for adapter tray
010-5004 Hose bracket
010-5500 Axle, Rear Wheels (½” x 20.875 lg.)
010-5602 Adapter tray
010-6060 Reservoir cap
010-6101 Swivel caster with brake lock
040-0507 Axle Bushing (Black Nylon)
040-0604 Cap Nut (½” ID – Push 0n)
040-2200 Threaded Standoff (for adapter box)
050-1928 Filter internal inline metal. (2 per machine)
200-8610 Assembly Service Hose (2 per machine)
200-1113 Assembly Disposal Hose
200-1604 Internal Light / LED type
200-8612 Disposal hose assembly
020-8043 Harness, External Power
030-0055 Ball Valve 1/4FNPT Brass Chrome Plated
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