Inspection Procedure 9: Shift Shock When Shifting from N to D, N to R and Long Delay
COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
If abnormal shock or delay of two seconds or more occurs when the selector lever is shifted from N to D range and from N to R range while the engine is idling, the cause is probably abnormal line pressure or a malfunction of the oil pump, valve body.
PROBABLE CAUSES
  • Abnormal line pressure
  • Malfunction of throttle position sensor
  • Malfunction of oil pump
  • Malfunction of valve body
  • Malfunction of the engine-A/T-ECU
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 2. Line pressure adjustment
  1. Adjust the line pressure (Refer to ).
  1. Test drive the vehicle.
  1. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
Q: Does a malfunction take place again?
YES:  Go to Step 3.
NO:  The inspection is complete.
STEP 3. Check when shift shock occurs.
Q: Does the shift shock occur when the vehicle starts moving?
YES:  Go to Step 4
.
NO:  Check the oil pump for incorrect installation, damage and etc., and replace the oil pump assembly if necessary (The oil pump cannot be disassembled.)
STEP 5. MUT-II/III data list
Item 11: Throttle position sensor (Refer to data list reference table
).
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 6.
NO:  Check the throttle position sensor system (Refer to GROUP 13A, Troubleshooting <4G63>, GROUP 13B, Troubleshooting <4G64>, Refer to GROUP 13C, Troubleshooting , <4G69>).
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