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Inspection Procedure 5

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Selector Lever cannot be Moved from "R" to "P" Position.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
Selector lever assembly, transaxle control cable, or lock cam may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
^ Malfunction of selector lever assembly
^ Malfunction of transaxle control cable
^ Malfunction of lock cam

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the connection of selector lever assembly and transaxle control cable.
Q: Is the connection of selector lever assembly and transaxle control cable in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the connection of selector lever assembly and transaxle control cable. Check that the selector lever can be moved from "R" position to "P" position.

STEP 2. Check the fit of the lock cam.
Q: Is the lock cam installed correctly?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Install the lock cam correctly. Check that the selector lever can be moved from "R" position to "P" position.

STEP 3. Check the lock cam.
Q: Is the lock cam in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Replace the lock cam. Check that the selector lever can be moved from "R" position to "P" position.

STEP 4. Check the fit of the transaxle control cable.
Q: Is the transaxle control cable installed correctly?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Install the transaxle control cable correctly. Check that the selector lever can be moved from "R" position to "P" position.

STEP 5. Check the transaxle control cable.
Q: Is the transaxle control cable in good condition?
YES: Repair or replace the selector lever assembly. Check that the selector lever can be moved from "R" position to "P" position smoothly.
NO: Replace the transaxle control cable. Check that the selector lever can be moved from "R" position to "P" position.