Manual Shifting Test [12/2013 - 11/2016]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Toyota Highlander, 2015 Toyota Highlander, and 2014 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

PERFORM MANUAL SHIFTING TEST

HINT:

Using this test, it can be determined whether a problem is in an 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 TCM connector.

Fig 1: TCM Connector
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

HINT:

It is possible to deactivate the electrical shift control by disconnecting the TCM connector. The gears can then be changed mechanically with the shift lever.

Drive with the TCM connector disconnected. Move the shift lever to each position to check whether the gear changes as shown in the table below.

Shift Lever Position	Gear
P	P
R	R
D	3rd No Shift (Gear will not change)

Connect the TCM connector.
Clear the DTCs.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

Powertrain > ECT > Clear DTCs