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
(See SELECTOR LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
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 Bulletins and/or On-line Repair 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.