VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE IN D, M OR R POSITION [FW6A-EL]

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Vehicle does not move in D, M or R position
DESCRIPTION
•  Vehicle does not move when accelerator pedal is depressed.
•  The engine revs up but the vehicle does not move even though the accelerator pedal is depressed.
•  Tires are locked and do not move even though the accelerator pedal is depressed.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.  Improper operation of parking mechanism
2.  Poor GND
3.  Manual shaft (manual valve) stuck
4.  Torque converter malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION
1
INSPECT PARKING MECHANISM FOR MALFUNCTION
•  When the vehicle is stopped on a flat, level road and the engine is off, does the vehicle move when pushed? (In D, N or R position with the brake pedal released.)
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace the parking mechanism.
(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6A-EL].)
2
INSPECT TCM FOR POOR GND
•  Switch the ignition to off.
•  Disconnect the TCM connector.
•  Visually inspect for pin deformity, open circuit, or wiring harness non-insulation between TCM terminal 1B and body GND.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS MANUAL SHAFT OR TORQUE CONVERTER
•  Move the vehicle to a level surface and apply the parking brake.
•  Remove the battery cover.
•  Disconnect the negative battery cable.
•  Remove the battery.
•  Remove the battery box.
•  Remove the battery tray.
•  Can the manual shaft be rotated by hand?
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Yes
Replace the automatic transaxle.
(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6A-EL].)
No
Replace the control valve body.
(See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6A-EL].)