Inspection Procedure 2: Vehicle Creeps In the N Range

Inspection Procedure 2: Vehicle Creeps in the N Range.

SYMPTOMS
Engine torque is transferred to the driveshaft in the N range, and the vehicle consequently moves forward or rearward.

PROBABLE CAUSES
^ Malfunction of the transmission range switch
^ Malfunction of CVT assembly
^ Damaged wiring harness and connectors
^ Malfunction of TCM

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III data list
Item 49: Transmission range switch
Check that the service data changes when the selector lever is moved to all ranges.

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 2. Check of the transmission range switch and shift control cable

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Adjust the transmission range switch and the control cable.

STEP 3. Transmission range switch continuity check

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Replace the transmission range switch.

STEP 4. Retest the system.
^ Replace TCM.
^ Recheck the trouble symptom.

Q: Does the malfunction take place again?
YES: Replace the CVT assembly.
NO: The inspection is complete.