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ASE Automobile & Light Truck Test A2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

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ASE ASE Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Phase 1: Core Diagnosis DomainYou are here

Focus on the largest A2 section covering hydraulic/mechanical/electronic faults.

28
hours
2

Phase 2: In-Vehicle Repair Tasks

Practice valve body, controls, and service procedures done without full teardown.

16
hours
3

Phase 3: Removal and Installation

Master R&R checks, cooler-line workflows, and post-install adaptation steps.

12
hours
4

Phase 4: Timed Mixed Practice

Run timed A2 sets and improve pacing for the 75-minute test window.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
66 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ASE A2 Exam?

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Age
Education
No degree requirement.
Experience
Most ASE certifications require 2 years of relevant hands-on work experience; up to 1 year may be substituted with approved training.
Additional Requirements
  • Initial A1-A5 certification exams are delivered at Prometric test centers.
  • You have 90 days from purchase date to schedule and complete testing.
  • Certification is issued only after both exam pass and work-experience approval.
  • Recertification versions can have different delivery options, including remote ProProctor.

ASE A2 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

5-9 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

If you fail, you must wait 30 full days before purchasing and scheduling the same test again. Missed appointments forfeit fees.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$62 test fee
Application Fee$34 registration fee per order
Total Estimated Cost$96 plus applicable sales tax per order
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Free ASE A2 Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: ASE does not publish official A2 first-time pass-rate percentages.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

200 Practice Questions

Transmission-heavy coverage based on A2 diagnosis, service, and installation weighting.

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Get help decoding hydraulic/electronic symptom trees and test-result interpretation.

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What You'll Study

7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

ASE A2 Exam Details

ASE Automobile & Light Truck Test A2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Administered by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Official Source
Pass/fail (ASE does not publish fixed cut scores for A2)
Passing Score
45
Questions
75
Minutes
$96 per order ($62 test fee + $34 registration fee, plus tax)
Exam Fee
Study time: 55-85 hours
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite to test; certification is awarded after passing and approved work-experience documentation.
Valid for: 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) content outline

Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis58%

Mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic diagnosis for shift, pressure, and drivability concerns.

In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair27%

In-vehicle service, valve body work, controls, and supporting component replacement.

Transmission/Transaxle Removal, Inspection, and Installation15%

Removal/installation procedures, inspection checks, and post-install setup tasks.

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