Selector Lever Cable
- At the transaxle end the selector lever cable is attached to a ball on the shift shaft lever through the transmission range (TR) sensor.
- The cable abutments are secured first to the transaxle housing and second to the bracket of the selector lever.
- The adjuster for the selector lever cable is located on the end of the shift cable at the transaxle.
- At the selector lever end the cable is clipped onto a ball.
Selector Lever Cable Adjuster
Adjuster in closed position; lift in the direction of the arrow to open.
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Adjuster in open position; press in the direction of the arrow to close.
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- A quick-release fastening on the selector lever cable allows adjustment of the cable relative to the conduit.
- Adjustment is required if the transaxle or the selector lever has been removed, if the engine does not start in "P" or "N" in case of shift quality concerns or if the switch catches are incorrect.
To adjust the selector lever cable, the selector lever must be in position "D".
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First open the selector lever cable adjuster.
- To make sure the transaxle is in position "D" the cable should be removed from the shift shaft lever, the transaxle should be shifted in "D" and the selector lever cable should be clipped again onto the shift shaft lever.
- The selector lever cable must not be stressed. The selector lever cable must be free from binding.
The selector lever cable is locked by pressing the cable adjuster after making sure again the shift mechanism is in "D".
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Selector Lever
| Selector | Lever | Positions |
|---|---|---|
| P | Park | For securing the vehicle. The engine can be started. Caution: Engage only when the vehicle is stationary (the automatic transaxle will be locked. Park should be engaged when working on a vehicle when the engine is running). The selector lever can only be moved out of position "P" if the ignition lock is at position "II" and the foot brake pedal is depressed. In an emergency (battery discharged) the selector lever can be unlocked manually - see SUBSTITUTE FUNCTION . |
| R | Reverse | Only engage when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling. |
| N | Neutral | The engine can be started - no power transfer to the driving wheels. |
| D | Gears 1 to 4 (with overdrive) | Position for normal driving. All four gears are shifted electronically. When the engine is stopped this mode of operation is automatically enabled. For driving with and without overdrive - see OVERDRIVE (O/D) SWITCH . |
| D | Gears 1 to 3 (without overdrive) | Position for normal driving, but without fourth gear. For driving with and without overdrive - see OVERDRIVE (O/D) SWITCH . |
| 2 | 2nd gear | The automatic transaxle stays in second gear. |
| 1 | 1st gear | The automatic transaxle stays in first gear. |
SELECTOR LEVER
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Function
It lights to tell the driver that the transaxle control has switched to the emergency operating program or that the transmission fluid temperature is too high.
Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for schematic and connector information.
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Grease | SM-1C1021-A |
SELECTOR LEVER
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- Disconnect the overdrive (O/D) switch electrical connector.
- Remove the selector lever knob. Remove the screw.
- Disassemble the selector lever. Pull off the tappet. Unclip the bezel.