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No. 30 Does Not Downshift In M Position: Notes

30 Does not downshift in M position
DESCRIPTION 
  • Shift position indicator light in instrument cluster illuminates but vehicle does not downshift when selector lever is pushed to "-" side.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Down switch (built-in selector lever component) or related wiring harness malfunction
NOTE:
  • Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION -- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE .) (See BASIC INSPECTION .)
  • The TCM inhibits shift down and flashes the shift position indicator when the set speed for the shift down of each gear is exceeded to prevent excess engine speed.