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Inspection Procedure 4: The Vehicle Moves at the "N" Range

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: The vehicle moves at the "N" range.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CONDITION:)
^ Poor adjustment of transaxle control cable
^ A/T failure: Hydraulic system (valve body assembly), driving force transmission system (clutch/brake)

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the engine performance.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the failure, and perform adjustment.

STEP 2. Compare with another same model vehicle.

Q:Is there a difference from the same model vehicle?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: The procedure is complete.

STEP 3. Check the transaxle control cable.
Check the installation status of transaxle control cable and transmission range switch.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Adjust the installation status of transaxle control cable and transmission range switch.

STEP 4. Check the transmission fluid.
Check the transmission fluid for seizure, fouling, and foreign material.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Remove the transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
Disassemble and check the transaxle assembly to check if there is a foreign material inside.

Q:Is the check result satisfactory?
YES: Replace the transaxle assembly.
NO: Replace the failure part.