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EXCESSIVE SHIFT SHOCK FROM N TO D OR N TO R POSITION [FW6A-EL]



TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM

Excessive shift shock from N to D or N to R position

DESCRIPTION

  • Strong shock is felt when shifting from N to D or N to R position at idle.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Insufficient TCM learning (Insufficient learning in N to D position or N to R position)

  • Not within idle speed specification

  • Signal malfunction

    • APP sensor malfunction

    • CKP sensor malfunction

  • Poor installation or worn of engine mount, suspension


CAUTION:

Related PCM PIDs

Item (definition)

Unit/Condition

Definition

Condition/Specification (Reference)

APP

%

Accelerator pedal position

  • Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 0%

  • Accelerator pedal depressed: Approx. 100%

RPM

RPM

Engine speed

  • Displays engine speed


Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

VERIFY MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM
  • Is the malfunction symptom (shift shock/shifting time) at the same level compared to a vehicle of the same model?

Yes

Symptom troubleshooting is completed.

No

Go to the next step.

2

PERFORM ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TO VERIFY HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH OPERATION PRESSURE
  • Is the operation pressure normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Replace the control valve body.

(See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6A-EL].)

3

PERFORM INITIAL LEARNING, N TO D POSITION LEARNING, AND N TO R POSITION LEARNING
  • Perform the Initial Learning.

    (See INITIAL LEARNING [FW6A-EL].)

  • Perform N to D position learning using the following procedure:

    • (1) The ATF temperature is 30 °C {86 °F} or more.

    • (2) Shift the selector lever from P position to N position.

    • (3) Shift the selector lever from N position to D position and wait for 5 s or more while holding the lever in the D position.

    • (4) Shift the selector lever from D position to N position and wait for 5 s or more while holding the lever in the N position.

    • (5) Perform the procedures (3) to (4) above ten times.

  • Perform N to R position leaning using the following procedure:

    • (1) The ATF temperature is 60 °C {140 °F} or more.

    • (2) Shift the selector lever from P position to N position.

    • (3) Shift the selector lever from N position to R position and wait for 5 s or more while holding the lever in the R position.

    • (4) Shift the selector lever from R position to N position and wait for 5 s or more while holding the lever in the N position.

    • (5) Perform the procedures (3) to (4) above ten times.

  • Does the symptom disappear?

Yes

Symptom troubleshooting is completed.

No

Go to the next step.

4

INSPECT ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MALFUNCTION

Yes

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

No

Go to the next step.

5

INSPECT SIGNAL PARTS FOR MALFUNCTION

Yes

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

No

Go to the next step.

6

INSPECT ENGINE MOUNT/SUSPENSION FOR POOR TIGHTENING
  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

(See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

Symptom troubleshooting is completed.




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