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Manual Shifting Test

MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
With this test, it can be determined whether the trouble is within the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transmission.




1. DISCONNECT SOLENOID WIRE.



2. INSPECT MANUAL DRIVING OPERATION.
- Check that the shift and gear positions correspond with the table below.




HINT: If the L, 2 and D position gear positions are difficult to distinguish, do the following road test.
^ While driving, shift through the L, 2 and D positions.
^ Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift position.

- If any abnormality is found in the above test, the problem is in the transmission itself.

3. CONNECT SOLENOID WIRE.
4. CANCEL OUT THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE SET BY THIS TEST.
Refer to "How To Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes" under Transmission Control Systems / System Diagnosis.
Testing and Inspection