No.2 Vehicle Does Not Move In R Position: Notes

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VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE IN R POSITION DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

2	Vehicle does not move in R position
DESCRIPTION	Vehicle does not move in R position only. Vehicle moves in D and M ranges.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Clutch slippage (low clutch, low one-way clutch, low and reverse brake). In the event of clutch slippage, a DTC (incorrect gear ratio) is output. Improper adjustment of TR switch Open or short circuit in TR switch Shift solenoid F or related circuit malfunction Shift solenoid F solenoid hydraulic circuit clogging Control valve body malfunction (improper operation, stuck, clogged oil passage) NOTE: Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the Automatic Transmission On-Board Diagnostic and Automatic Transmission Basic Inspection are conducted. (See BASIC INSPECTION .)

Vehicle does not move in R position

DESCRIPTION

Vehicle does not move in R position only.
Vehicle moves in D and M ranges.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Clutch slippage (low clutch, low one-way clutch, low and reverse brake).
- In the event of clutch slippage, a DTC (incorrect gear ratio) is output.
Improper adjustment of TR switch
Open or short circuit in TR switch
Shift solenoid F or related circuit malfunction
Shift solenoid F solenoid hydraulic circuit clogging
Control valve body malfunction (improper operation, stuck, clogged oil passage)
NOTE:
- Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the Automatic Transmission On-Board Diagnostic and Automatic Transmission Basic Inspection are conducted. (See BASIC INSPECTION .)