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Cougar 1999 (08.1998-01.2001)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - External Controls Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
Diagnosis and Testing

Because fault diagnosis starts as soon as the vehicle is taken in for repair we recommended the following procedure:

  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
WARNING:
WARNING:Danger of an accident. Apply the parking brake. Shift the automatic transmission to position "P". Failure to follow these instructions will result in personal injury.
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical Electrical
  • Visible damaged or worn parts.
  • Loose or missing nuts or bolts
  • Fuse(s)
  • Loose or corroded electrical connector(s).

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
Selector lever lock locked.
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Selector lever lock cannot be operated.
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Battery flat.
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Steering column lock/ignition switch not in position "II" and foot brake not depressed.
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Fuse F24 in the central junction box (CJB) faulty.
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Fuse F23 in the CJB faulty.
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No power supply to the instrument interface module
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Go to System Test A.
Selector lever lock locked.
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Solenoid (on the selector lever) not functioning.
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Go to System Test A.
Selector lever lock not functioning.
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Selector cable adjusted incorrectly.
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Mechanical damage to the selector lever.
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Adjust the selector cable (see relevant subsection).
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Repair the selector cable (see relevant subsection).
The selector lever position indicator does not line up with the engaged gear.
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Faulty adjustment of the selector cable.
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The selector lever assembly is not in alignment with the cover.
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Adjust the selector cable (see relevant subsection).
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Release the selector lever assembly from the floor assembly and adjust.
The selector lever cannot be shifted into position "P" or "1".
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Incorrect adjustment of the selector cable.
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Mechanical fault on the selector lever
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Adjust the selector cable (see relevant subsection).
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Remove the selector lever and repair.

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