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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSMANUAL SHIFTING TEST
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Manual Shifting Test
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Manual Shifting Test
MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
HINT: With this test, it can be determined whether the trouble occurs in the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transaxle.
a. Disconnect the solenoid wire.
b. Inspect the manual driving operation.
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond with the table.
While driving, shift through the L, 2 and D positions. Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift position.
HINT:
If the L, 2 and D position gear positions are difficult to distinguish, do the following read test.
If any abnormalities are found in the above test, the problem is in the transaxle itself.
c. Connect the solenoid wire.
d. Clear the DTC.
HINT: With this test, it can be determined whether the trouble occurs in the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transaxle.
a. Disconnect the solenoid wire.
b. Inspect the manual driving operation.
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond with the table.
While driving, shift through the L, 2 and D positions. Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift position.
HINT:
If the L, 2 and D position gear positions are difficult to distinguish, do the following read test.
If any abnormalities are found in the above test, the problem is in the transaxle itself.
c. Connect the solenoid wire.
d. Clear the DTC.
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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.