Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

AB60F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: SHIFT LEVER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that it moves smoothly and correctly into 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 S.
(c) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward after moving the shift lever from N to D and moves rearward after moving the shift lever to R.
If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
(a) Move the shift lever to P.
(b) Turn the ignition switch off.
(c) Check that the shift lever cannot be moved from P.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to other positions.
If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lever assembly and shift lock control unit.
3. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the shift lock release button cover.
(b) When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be moved to any position.
If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lever assembly.
4. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to any position other than P.
(c) Check that the ignition switch cannot be turned off.
(d) Move the shift lever to P, turn the ignition switch off and check that the key can be removed.
If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit assembly and key interlock solenoid.