No. 16 Excessive N To D Or N To R Position/Range Shift Shock: Notes

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EXCESSIVE N TO D OR N TO R POSITION/RANGE SHIFT SHOCK - DESCRIPTION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

16	Excessive N to D or N to R position/range shift shock
DESCRIPTION	Strong shock is felt when shifting from N to D or N to R position/range at idle.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Shift shock may worsen when the fail-safe is operating. If no diagnostic trouble code is output, the shift shock may worsen due to poor operation of the control valve body or sticking of the clutch. Clutch is burned (N-->D: Forward clutch, N-->R: Reverse brake or direct clutch) Line pressure is low Throttle position sensor malfunction Sensor ground malfunction Throttle cable malfunction Control valve body malfunction Poor hydraulic operation (Malfunction in range change) Idle speed is high Poor tightening torque of engine mount or exhaust mount NOTE: Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the on-board diagnosis and basic inspection have been conducted.

Excessive N to D or N to R position/range shift shock

DESCRIPTION

Strong shock is felt when shifting from N to D or N to R position/range at idle.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Shift shock may worsen when the fail-safe is operating. If no diagnostic trouble code is output, the shift shock may worsen due to poor operation of the control valve body or sticking of the clutch.
1. Clutch is burned (N-->D: Forward clutch, N-->R: Reverse brake or direct clutch)
  - Line pressure is low
  - Throttle position sensor malfunction
  - Sensor ground malfunction
  - Throttle cable malfunction
  - Control valve body malfunction
2. Poor hydraulic operation (Malfunction in range change)
3. Idle speed is high
4. Poor tightening torque of engine mount or exhaust mount
  NOTE:
  - Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the on-board diagnosis and basic inspection have been conducted.