Manual Shifting Test

MANUAL SHIFTING TEST (A140E)

NOTE: With this test, it can be determined whether the trouble lies within the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transmission.


1. DISCONNECT ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED TRANSAXLE (ECT) COMPUTER CONNECTOR.
a. Remove the center cluster.






b. With the engine "OFF", disconnect the ECT connector.

2. INSPECT MANUAL DRIVING OPERATION.






Check that the shift and gear positions correspond with the table. If the L, 2 and D range gear positions are difficult to distinguish, do not perform the following road test.

a. While driving, shift through the L, 2 and D ranges and back up again. Check that the gear change corresponds to the gear position.
b. While driving shift through the D, 2 and L ranges and back down again. Check that the gear change corresponds to the gear position.

If any abnormality is found in the above tests, do not perform the stall, time lag or gear change tests.

3. CONNECT ECT COMPUTER CONNECTOR.
a. Connect the ECT computer connector.
b. Install the center cluster.