Shifter A/T: Testing and Inspection
Checking of A/T Position1. Place selector lever in "P" position, and turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check selector lever can be shifted to other than "P" position when brake pedal is depressed. Also check selector lever can be shifted from "P" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
3. Move the selector lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
4. Check the selector lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check whether or not the actual position the selector lever is in matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the transmission body.
5. The method of operating the lever to individual positions correctly should be as shown in the figure.
6. When selector button is pressed in "P", "R", or "N" position without applying forward/backward force to selector lever, check button operation for sticking.
7. Check the back-up lamps illuminate only when lever is placed in the "R" position. Check the back-up lamps does not illuminate when selector lever is pushed against "R" position in the "P" or "N" position.
8. Check the engine can only be started with the selector lever in the "P" and "N" positions. (With selector lever in the "P" position, engine can be started even when selector lever is moved forward and backward.)
9. Check transmission is locked completely in "P" position.
10. When selector lever is set to manual shift gate, check manual mode is displayed on combination meter. Shift selector lever to "+" and "-" sides, and check set shift position changes. (Only while a vehicle is operating.)