Manual Shifting Test

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MANUAL SHIFTING TEST

HINT:

Through this test, it can be determined whether the trouble occurs in the electrical circuit or if it is a mechanical problem in the transaxle.
If any abnormalities are found in the following test, the problem is in the transaxle itself.

Disconnect the connector of the transmission wire.
HINT:

It is possible to deactivate the electrical shift control by disconnecting the transmission wire. The gear positions can then be changed mechanically with the shift lever.

Drive with the transmission wire disconnected.

Move the shift lever to each position to check whether the gear position changes as shown in the table below.

SHIFT LEVER POSITION CHART

Shift Lever Position	Gear Position
D	3rd
2	3rd
L	3rd
R	R
P	P

Connect the connector of the transmission wire.
Clear the DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector Of Transmission Wire
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