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Pinpoint Test B: The Shift Control Is Out of Correct Gear Relationship




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PINPOINT TEST B: THE SHIFT CONTROL IS OUT OF CORRECT GEAR RELATIONSHIP

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B1 CHECK THE SELECTOR LEVER LINKAGE


- Ignition ON.
- Apply the brake pedal.
- Gain access to the shift control linkage.
- Position the selector lever in all ranges.
- Observe all linkages during operation.
- Is the linkage damaged?

Yes
INSTALL a new selector lever linkage. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to B2.

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B2 CHECK THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE


- Check selector lever cable and bracket installation and tightness.
- Is the selector lever cable correctly installed and adjusted?

Yes
VERIFY the selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment Selector Lever Cable Adjustment. ADJUST the selector lever cable if necessary. GO to B3 .

No
REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

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B3 CHECK THE LINKAGE/CABLE FOR THE CORRECT GEAR RELATIONSHIP


- Apply the brake pedal.
- Position the selector lever in all ranges.
- Does the indicator match the gear selection?

Yes
System OK. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
REFER to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes.

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