Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

TX6A AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: SHIFT LEVER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION

(a) When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch to ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that it moves smoothly and correctly into position.

(b) Check that the shift lever does not stop when moving the shift lever from R to P, and check that the shift lever does not stick when moving the shift lever from D to M.

(c) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward after moving the shift lever from N to D and moves rearward after moving the shift lever to R.

If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lock control unit assembly installation condition.

2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK OPERATION

(a) Move the shift lever to P.

(b) Turn the ignition switch off.

(c) Check that the shift lever cannot be moved from P.

(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to other positions.

If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit assembly.

3. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION

(a) When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be moved to any position.

If the operation cannot be performed as specified, check the shift lock control unit assembly.