Diagnostic procedure

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NO. 1 VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE IN D RANGE, OR IN R POSITION [AW6A-EL] DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	When the vehicle is stopped on a flat, level road and the engine off, does the vehicle move when pushed? (in D range or N, R positions with the brake pedal released)	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Inspect for parking mechanism.
2	Start the engine. Does vehicle move when selector lever in between N position and D range?	Yes	Inspect or adjust selector lever. (See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION .) (See SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT .) Perform N position learning. (See NEUTRAL POSITION LEARNING .)
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	Stop the engine. Inspect following solenoid. (See SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION .) Shift solenoid C Shift solenoid D Shift solenoid E Shift solenoid F Line pressure control solenoid Are these normal?	Yes	Replace the ATX (clutch slippage, worn) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3		No	Inspect the coupler component. If normal, replace the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4	Verify test results. If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. If malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis. If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed. If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the TCM.