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Pinpoint Test B: The Shift Control Is Out Of Correct Gear Relationship

  1. B1 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENTS FOR DAMAGE 
    • Gain access to the shift control components.
    • Key in ACCESSORY position.
    • Apply the brake pedal.
    • Observe all shift control components while shifting the gearshift lever through all ranges.
    • Are any of the components damaged? 

    Yes  : REPAIR as necessary. REINSTALL all components. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to  B2.

  2. B2 CHECK THE SHIFT CABLE AND BRACKET INSTALLATION 
    • Check that the shift cable and bracket installation is correct.
    • Is the shift cable and bracket installed correctly? 

    Yes  : GO to  B3.

    No  : REINSTALL the shift cable. GO to  B3.

  3. B3 CHECK THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT 

    Yes  : GO to  B4.

    No  : ADJUST the shift cable. GO to  B4.

  4. B4 CHECK THE SELECTOR LEVER INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT 
    • CHECK that the selector lever indicator adjustment is correct. REFER to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT  in this article.
    • Is the selector lever indicator adjusted correctly? 

    Yes  : GO to  B5.

    No  : ADJUST the selector lever indicator. GO to  B5.

  5. B5 CHECK THE DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT 
    • Check that the digital transmission range (TR) sensor adjustment is correct. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
    • Is the digital transmission range (TR) sensor adjusted correctly? 

    Yes  : REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION for internal transaxle repair.

    No  : ADJUST the digital transmission range (TR) sensor, REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION . TEST the system for normal operation. If the condition persists, REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION for internal transaxle repair.