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Harsh Engagement From Neutral to Reverse

SYMPTOM:
HARSH ENGAGEMENT FROM NEUTRAL TO REVERSE

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- ENGINE IDLE SPEED TOO HIGH, CHECK IAC MOTOR
- HIGH DRIVELINE BACKLASH
- STICKY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
- DEFECTIVE ENGINE MOUNTS
- INCORRECT PRNDL CODE IN REVERSE

Repair Instructions:
ENGINE IDLE SPEED TOO HIGH, CHECK IAC MOTOR
Refer to Symptoms List under DRIVEABLITY DTCs CHECKING IAC MOTOR
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
HIGH DRIVELINE BACKLASH
Check and/or replace axle shafts, transfer gears/chain, differential pinion shaft/gears, hubs, and hub nuts. Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
STICKY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Refer to Symptoms List, THROTTLE POSITION SIGNAL.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
DEFECTIVE ENGINE MOUNTS
Repair or replace Engine Mounts.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
INCORRECT PRNDL CODE IN REVERSE
Perform CHECK SHIFTER SIGNAL/CODE P0705. P0705
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System