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Ikon 1999 (01.2000-)

Manual Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - External Controls Ikon 1999 (01/2000-)
Diagnosis and Testing

Since troubleshooting actually begins when repairs are taken on, the following procedure is recommended:

  1. Check customer concern is clear. If necessary, reconstruct the concern on the vehicle.
  1. If the concern cannot be reproduced, carry out a road test and/or a visual check with the aid of the following table:

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical
  • Visibly damaged or worn parts
  • Loose or missing nuts or bolts
  1. If the concern can be visually identified, resolve it and check that the system operates correctly.
  1. If the concern cannot be clearly located, use the following troubleshooting table to exactly identify it.

Troubleshooting Table

Symptom Possible Sources Action
Gearshift mechanism difficult to move
*
Outer gearshift mechanism out of alignment
*
Adjust REFER to Section  308-00 Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information.
*
Faulty gear lever
*
Go to Pinpoint Test A
*
Gearshift stabiliser stressed
*
Go to Pinpoint Test A

Pinpoint Test

PINPOINT TEST A : GEARSHIFT MECHANISM DIFFICULT TO MOVE
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: CHECK GEAR LEVER
1
Detach shift rod from the transmission.

Is the outer gearshift mechanism difficult to move?
Yes
Dismantle the gear lever and check for defective parts. REFER to Section  308-06 Manual Transmission/Transaxle External Controls.
No
GO to A2.
A2: CHECK FOR STRESSED GEARSHIFT STABILISER
1
Detach the gearshift stabiliser from the transmission.

Is the stabiliser stressed?
Yes
Undo the engine/transmission mountings, align the engine/transmission in such a way that the gearshift stabiliser can be installed free from tension. Tighten the engine/transmission mounting REFER to Section  303-01A Engine / 303-01B Engine / 303-01C Engine.REFER to Section  303-01A Engine / 303-01B Engine / 303-01C Engine. Adjust the gearshift mechanism. REFER to Section  308-00 Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information.
No
Faulty transmission. REFER to Section  308-03 Manual Transmission/Transaxle.

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