Shift Cable: Adjustments
CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT1. Move the shift lever to position "N".
2. Release the adjusting nut at the connection between the transaxle control cable and the manual control lever and separate them.
3. Move the manual control lever to position "N".
4. Insert ±0.197 inch (±5 mm) pin into holes ±0.197 inch (±5 mm) transaxle range switch and the manual control lever. Adjust the transaxle range switch and manual control lever at position "N" correctly.
CAUTION: If you do not insert ±0.197 inch (±5 mm) pin, position "N" may move when tightening the adjusting nut.
CONTROL CABLE CHECKING
1. Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake completely
2. Move the shift lever at position "R".
3. Turn the engine start switch to position "ST".
4. Move the shift lever to position "P".
If starter motor operates when it clicks, control cable is adjusted correctly
5. With the same manner, move the shift lever to position "N". If the starter motor operates, it is correct.
6. If the starter motor operates at positions"P" and "N" as described above and does not operate at any other position, then the control cable is adjusted properly.
CHECKING TRANSAXLE CONTROL
COMPONENTS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CHECKING
The TPS is a variable resistor type that rotates with the throttle body shaft to sense the throttle valve angle. As the throttle shaft rotates, the output voltage of the TPS changes. The ECM detects the throttle valve opening based on voltage change.