Special Tool(s)

Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

Visually inspect the vehicle for obvious causes of the customer concern. Check for:

• Electronic add-on items
• Vehicle modification

• Leaks; refer to LEAKAGE INSPECTION  in this information.

Inspect the Selector Lever and Components

Check selector lever linkage adjustment by matching the detents in the selector lever with those in the transaxle. If they do not match, adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .

Inspect the selector lever and components for:

• binding
• signs of damage.
• broken clips
• binding
• cable not fully seated or in brackets
• hold-down bracket bolts are loose
• correct routing
• correct adjustment