NO.36 SHIFT EFFORTS HIGH[LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]


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Shift efforts high

POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Shift interlock malfunction
•  Internal or external shift linkage malfunction
•  Transaxle case malfunction
•  Control valve body malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
Shift Interlock
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
2
Internal or external shift linkages
•  Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
―  Damaged
―  Misadjusted
―  Misassembled
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
3
Transaxle case
•  Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
―  Manual lever is damaged
―  Park mechanism is damaged
―  Shaft is bent
―  Detente lever shaft bore (in case) is damaged
―  Detente spring is bent or damaged
―  Nut is loose
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
4
Control valve body
•  Do either of the following malfunctions exist?
―  Bolts are not tightened to the specification
―  Manual valve is stuck or damaged
Yes
Service if necessary
No
The problem is resolved
5
•  Verify the test results.
―  If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
―  If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
•  If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the PCM.