Manual Shifting Test (A140E)

Manual Shifting Test

NOTE: With this test, it can be determined whether the trouble lies within the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transmission.

1. DISCONNECT ECT COMPUTER CONNECTOR
(a) Remove the center cluster.




(b) With the engine OFF, disconnect the ECT connector.

2. INSPECT MANUAL DRIVING OPERATION
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond with the table below.





If the L, 2 and D range gear positions are difficult to distinguish, do not perform the following road test.

(a) While driving, shift through the L, 2 and 0 ranges and back up again. Check that the gear change corresponds to the gear position.
(b) While driving shift through the D, 2 and L ranges and back down again. Check that the gear change corresponds to the gear position.

If any abnormality is found in the above tests do not perform the stall, time lag or gear change tests.

3. CONNECT ECT COMPUTER CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the ECT computer connector.
(b) Install the center cluster.