Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

AA80E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: SHIFT LEVER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION

(a) When shifting from P to R with the engine switch on (IG) and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into the position.

(b) Check that the shift lever does not stop when moving the shift lever from R to P, and check that the shift lever does not stick when moving the shift lever from D to M.

(c) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D and moves rearward when shifting to R.

If an operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

2. CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION

(a) Move the shift lever to P.

(b) Turn the engine switch off.

(c) Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than P.

(d) Turn the engine switch on (IG), depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to the other positions. If an operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.

3. CHECK SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the shift lock release cover.

(b) When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be moved to any position other than P.

If the operation cannot be done as specified, check the shift lever assembly installation condition.