Legacy GT LTD Sedan AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
a.
The engine starts when the shift lever is in the park and neutral positions, but not in any other positions.
5.
Warning:
The following steps are to be performed with the engine off and the ignition switch on.
a.
Check that the shift lever does not move from the "N" to "R" position without depressing shift lever button. Refer to figure 14.
b.
Check that the shift lever does not move from the "R" to "P" position without depressing shift lever button. Refer to figure 14.
c.
Check that the shift lever does not move from the "P" to "R" position without depressing shift lever button. Refer to figure 14.
d.
Check that the shift lever does not move from the "3" to "2" position without depressing shift lever button. Refer to figure 14.
e.
Check that the back up lights are illuminated when the shift lever is the "R" position and not illuminated in any other position.
6.
Confirm the proper operation of the shift lock system.
a.
Check that the ignition switch rotates from the "ACC" to the "LOCK" position when the shift lever is in park.
b.
Check that the ignition key can be removed ONLY from the "LOCK" position.
c.
Check that the shift lever moves from the "P" position to all other positions when the brake pedal is depressed and the ignition key is set to
the "ON" or "START" position.
Note:
If the above procedures can not be performed properly as stated, the shift cable needs to be readjusted.
CLAIMS REIMBURSEMENT AND ENTRY PROCEDURES
Credit to perform this recall will be based on the submission of properly completed repair order information. Dealers may enter the applicable claim
information through their Dealer Communications System (DCS).
All properly submitted claims will receive an automatic credit of 0.6 labor hours for replacement of the Automatic Shift Lever Assembly.
Parts will be reimbursed at suggested list price.
