Manual Shifting Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

PERFORM MANUAL SHIFTING TEST

HINT:

With this test, it can be determined whether trouble occurs in the electrical circuit. Also, trouble can be a mechanical problem in the transaxle.
If any abnormalities are found in the following test, the problem is in the transaxle itself.

Disconnect the TCM connector.

Fig 1: Locating TCM Connector
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Drive the vehicle with the TCM disconnected.

Shifting the shift lever to the D position to check whether the shifting condition changes as shown in the table below.

Shift Position	Shifting Condition
D	No Shift (No Change)

HINT:

When driving the vehicle with the TCM disconnected, the gear position will be as follows:

When the shift lever is in the D position, the transmission will stay in 3rd gear.
When the shift lever is in the R or the P position, the transmission will also be in the R or P position respectively.

Connect the connector of the TCM.
Clear the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .