Shift Lever Test

DIAGNOSIS [SHIFT LEVER]

INTRODUCTION
The shift lever can exhibit any of the following symptoms: Impossible to move, or does not work.
The causes of these symptoms could come from: incorrect mounting or a component of the shift lever may be faulty.

TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY
Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If you follow them carefully, you will find most shift lever malfunctions.

1. Gather as much information as possible about the complaint from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
3. Check the vehicle for any shift lever Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
4. If you cannot verify the condition and there are no DTCs, the malfunction is intermittent.
5. If you can verify the condition but there are no DTCs, or the system cannot communicate with scan tool, refer to the Symptom Chart Symptom Chart.
6. If there is a DTC, record the number of the code, then erase the code from memory using scan tool.
7. Reconfirm the symptom.
8. If a DTC is set again, go to the Inspection Chart for Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
9. If a DTC is not set again, the malfunction is intermittent.
10. Verify malfunction is eliminated. After repairs are completed, the complaint conditions to confirm the malfunction has been eliminated.