INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Selector Lever cannot be Moved from "P" to "R" Position Smoothly.: Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Check the connection of lock cam and key interlock cable.
Q: Is the connection of lock cam and key interlock cable in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO: Repair the connection of lock cam and shift lock cable. Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.
STEP 2. 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 3.

NO: Repair the connection of selector lever assembly and transaxle control cable. Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.
STEP 3. Check the fit of the lock cam.
Q: Is the lock cam installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO: Install the lock cam correctly. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.
STEP 4. Check the lock cam.
Q: Is the lock cam in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 5.

NO: Replace the lock cam. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.
STEP 5. Check the fit of the shift lock cable.
Q: Is the shift lock cable installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 6.

NO: Install the shift lock cable correctly. Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS . Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.
STEP 6. Check the shift lock cable.
Q: Is the shift lock cable in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 7.

NO: Replace the shift lock cable. Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS . Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.
STEP 7. Check the fit of the key interlock cable.
Q: Is the key interlock cable installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 8.

NO: Install the key interlock cable correctly. Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS . Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.
STEP 8. Check the key interlock cable.
Q: Is the key interlock cable in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 9.

NO: Replace the key interlock cable. Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS . Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.
STEP 9. Check the fit of the transaxle control cable.
Q: Is the transaxle control cable installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 10.

NO: Install the transaxle control cable correctly. Refer to TRANSAXLE CONTROL . Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.
STEP 10. Check the transaxle control cable.
Q: Is the transaxle control cable in good condition?

YES : Repair or replace the selector lever assembly. Refer to TRANSAXLE CONTROL and DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.

NO: Replace the transaxle control cable. Refer to TRANSAXLE CONTROL . Check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.