Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
HINT:
- The ECM of this system is connected to CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM and MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM . Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there is no trouble in the CAN and multiplex communication systems.
- *: Use the intelligent tester.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO DLC3*
- CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*
- Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR .
- VISUAL INSPECTION
- SETTING CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*
- Refer to CHECK MODE PROCEDURE .
- PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
- Refer to ROAD TEST .
Result
RESULT TABLEResult Proceed to Symptom does not occur A Symptom occurs B B: GO TO STEP 10
A: Go to Next Step
- SYMPTOM SIMULATION
- Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE .
- DTC CHECK*
- Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR .
Result
RESULT TABLEResult Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B B: GO TO STEP 19
A: Go to Next Step
- BASIC INSPECTION
- Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
- Refer to PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH .
- Refer to SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY .
NG: GO TO STEP 22
OK: Go to Next Step
- MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST
- Refer to MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .
NG: GO TO STEP 18
OK: Go to Next Step
- HYDRAULIC TEST
- Refer to HYDRAULIC TEST . .
NG: GO TO STEP 18
OK: Go to Next Step
- MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
- Refer to MANUAL SHIFTING TEST .
NG: GO TO STEP 17
OK: Go to Next Step
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE CHAPTER 1
- Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
NG: GO TO STEP 20
OK: Go to Next Step
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE CHAPTER 2
- Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
NG: GO TO STEP 18
OK: Go to Next Step
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE CHAPTER 3
- Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
- PART INSPECTION
NEXT: GO TO STEP 22
- DTC TABLE
- Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE .
- CIRCUIT INSPECTION
- IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM
- REPAIR OR REPLACE
- CONFIRMATION TEST
NEXT: END
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
