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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTION
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check ground connection M95. Refer to Ground Inspection in CIRCUIT INSPECTION .

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: Repair or replace ground connection.

  2. CHECK GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I
    1. Disconnect gear lever position sensor harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the voltage between gear lever position sensor harness connector and ground.
      Gear lever position sensor Ground Voltage (V)
      Connector Terminal
      F57 3 Ground Approx. 5

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  8.

      NO: GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between gear lever position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      Gear lever position sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      F57 3 F102 74 Existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 4.

      NO: Repair open circuit.

  4. CHECK GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III

    Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals.

    ECM Sensor
    Connector Terminal Name Connector Terminal
    F101 45 Brake booster pressure sensor E48 1
    46 CKP sensor (POS) F2
    F102 74 Gear lever position sensor F57 3
    M107 103 APP sensor E112 6
    107 EVAP control system pressure sensor B30 3
    Refrigerant pressure sensor E172 3

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 5.

    NO: Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK COMPONENTS

    Check the following.

  6. CHECK APP SENSOR

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  13.

    NO: GO TO 7.

  7. REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

    Replace accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

    INSPECTION END

  8. CHECK GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between gear lever position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      Gear lever position sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      F57 1 F102 88 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 9.

      NO: Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  9. CHECK GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Check the continuity between gear lever position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      Gear lever position sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      F57 2 F101 26 Existed
      4 27
    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 10.

      NO: Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  10. CHECK GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  12.

    NO: GO TO 11.

  11. REPLACE GEAR LEVER POSITION SENSOR

    Replace gear lever position sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

    INSPECTION END

  12. CHECK TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL

    Refer to INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 13.

    NO: Repair or replace.

  13. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    INSPECTION END