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Shift Lever Does Not Operate Smoothly




Shift lever does not operate smoothly

Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment

Shift cable broken or out of adjustment

Connection between shift cable and transmission or body is worn

Notes

Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connectors.

Notes

Inspect the transmission range switch. If the transmission range switch fails the inspection, replace the switch. If the inspection is OK, check for proper transmission range switch installation, and adjust the shift cable.

Notes

Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the selector control lever.