Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
Note
When removing the following parts, perform the operations correctly by following the precautions on the relevant pages.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| No up-shift, No down-shift | Air in clutch fluid line | |
| Transaxle unit (Gears, bearings, shift fork, synchronizer ring, shift key, etc.) | ||
| Clutch disc (Clutch cover) | ||
| Clutch stroke sensor | ||
| Clutch actuator assembly | ||
| Shift stroke sensor | ||
| Select stroke sensor | ||
| Shift and select actuator | ||
| Shift lever position sensor | ||
| Shift lever assembly | ||
| Speed signal circuit | ||
| TCM | ||
| Multi-mode manual transaxle warning light defective | Multi-mode manual transmission warning light circuit | |
| IG signal circuit | ||
| ECU power source circuit | ||
| TCM | ||
| Shift position indicator light defective | Multi-mode manual transmission warning light circuit | |
| IG signal circuit | ||
| TCM | ||
| Buzzer does not sound when incorrect operation occurs (built into TCM) | TCM | |
| Buzzer does not sound when incorrect operation occurs (built into combination meter) | Multi-mode manual transmission warning light circuit | |
| IG signal circuit | ||
| Front door courtesy switch | ||
| Combination meter | ||
| TCM | ||
| Shift impossible to any gear | Transaxle unit (Gears, bearings, shift fork, synchronizer ring, shift key, etc.) | |
| Shift stroke sensor | ||
| Select stroke sensor | ||
| Shift and select actuator | ||
| Shift lever position sensor | ||
| Clutch disc (clutch cover) | ||
| Clutch stroke sensor | ||
| Clutch actuator assembly | ||
| TCM | ||
| Too much time lag when changing gear position | Transaxle unit (Gears, bearings, shift fork, synchronizer ring, shift key, etc.) | |
| Clutch disc (Clutch cover) | ||
| Clutch stroke sensor | ||
| Clutch actuator assembly | ||
| Shift stroke sensor | ||
| Select stroke sensor | ||
| Shift and select actuator | ||
| Shift lever position sensor | ||
| Shift lock solenoid circuit | ||
| Shift lever assembly | ||
| Speed signal circuit | ||
| TCM | ||
| Poor acceleration | ECD system | |
| Pattern select switch | ||
| TCM | ||
| Shift lever position cannot be changed | Shift lock solenoid circuit | |
| Stop light switch circuit | ||
| IG signal circuit | ||
| Shift lever assembly | ||
| TCM | ||
| No gear change by shifting into "+" or "-" while the shifting paddle switch | Shift paddle switch circuit | |
| Transmission shift main switch | ||
| Shift lever position sensor | ||
| TCM | ||
| Engine stalls when starting off or stopping | Transmission revolution sensor | |
| TCM | ||
| Gear not automatically shifted up or down during E mode driving | CAN communication circuit | |
| Transmission shift main switch | ||
| Shift lever position sensor | ||
| TCM | ||
| Mode switch operation impossible (from E to M) | Transmission shift main switch | |
| Shift lever assembly | ||
| TCM | ||
| Setting to 1st or R positions impossible | Shift lever position sensor | |
| TCM | ||
| Shift timing delays occur during M mode driving | Accelerator pedal position sensor | |
| TCM | ||
| Assist control does not operate when engine started | Parking brake switch circuit | |
| TCM | ||
| Engine does not crank | ECD system | |
| Starter signal circuit | ||
| Stop light switch circuit | ||
| Shift lever position sensor | ||
| Starter (except Cold Area) | STARTING (1ND-TV) > STARTER (except Cold Area) > INSPECTION | |
| Starter (for Cold Area) | STARTING (1ND-TV) > STARTER (for Cold Area) > INSPECTION | |
| TCM | ||
| Noise | Oil (level low) | |
| Oil (Wrong) | ||
| Gear (Worn or damaged) | ||
| Bearing (Worn or damaged) | ||
| Oil leakage | Oil (Level too high) | |
| Gasket (Damaged) | ||
| Oil seal (Worn or damaged) | ||
| O-ring (Worn or damaged) | ||
| After reassembling or repairing transaxle system components, Engine does not start. | Refer to "Engine does not Start" | |
| Starter signal circuit (w/o Entry and Start System) | ||
| Entry and Start System (w/ Entry and Start System) | ||
| After reassembling or repairing transaxle system components, Vehicle does not move. | Refer to "Vehicle does not Move" |