1. Check if the customer's complaint is clear to you. If necessary, reproduce the problematic condition on the vehicle.
2. If the problem cannot be reproduced, perform a road test and/or a visual inspection using the following table:
Visual inspection table
Mechanical factors:
- Visibly damaged or worn components
- Loose or missing bolts and nuts
3. If the visual inspection clearly identifies a problem, it should be corrected and then the system should be checked to see if it is operating properly.
4. If the problem cannot be clearly identified, use the Symptoms Table to identify the problem.
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State |
Possible Causes |
Action |
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•Lack of freedom of action of the gear shift mechanism |
•Incorrect adjustment of the gear shift mechanism |
•Adjust – For more information, refer to Gear Shift Mechanism, Adjustment available in this section.. |
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•Lack of freedom of action of the gear shift mechanism |
•Defect in the gear shift lever • Malfunction of gear shift and selection cables |
•Proceed to Pinpoint Test A. |
PINPOINT TEST A: LACK OF FREEDOM OF OPERATION IN THE GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM
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STATES |
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS |
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A1: CHECK THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. |
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1Disconnect the shift and selector cables from the gear shift lever. |
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• Is the gear shift lever difficult to operate? |
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→ Yes |
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Disassemble the gearshift lever and inspect it for defective components. For more information, refer to Gearshift Mechanism, Disassembly and Assembly available in this section.. |
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→ No |
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A2: |
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1Disconnect the selector and shift cables from the transmission. |
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• Is the gear shift lever difficult to operate? |
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→ Yes |
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Replace the gear selector and shift cables. |
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→ No |
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There is a problem in the transmission. For more information, refer to Section 308-03A / 308-03B / 308-03C. |
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