No. 3 Vehicle Moves In P Position, Or Parking Gear Does Not Disengage When P Is Disengaged

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VEHICLE MOVES IN P POSITION, OR PARKING GEAR DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN P IS DISENGAGED - DESCRIPTION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

3	Vehicle moves in P position, or parking gear does not disengage when P is disengaged
DESCRIPTION	Vehicle rolls when on a downward slope and tires do not lock in P position Tires are locked when P is disengaged, vehicle does not move in D, 2, 1 ranges, or R position when accelerator pedal is depressed, and engine remains in stall condition
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Parking mechanism (May have effect on noise or shock from transmission) malfunction Improper adjustment of selector lever If vehicle moves in N position, perform No. 2 "NO. 2 VEHICLE MOVES IN N POSITION ". NOTE: Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the on-board diagnosis and basic inspection have been conducted.

NOTE:

If the malfunction remains, inspect related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
- If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
- If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace TCM.