Notchy shift change on 2.0VVTi Auto with poor display

November 23, 2016

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has some thoughts on this problem I have with a 04 2.o VVti auto Avensis. This all started after changing the head lamps so I have probably dislodged a connector. Its an intermittent problem whereby the gear shift is very notchy and the dash display only shows the normal P,R,N,D and not the 1,2,3,4 as it should do depending on the gear selected.But the auto gearbox drives normally and shifts into 4th gear at the right speed. Once this fault shows it stays like it until the car is stopped and restarted if I am lucky/unlucky.

December 17, 2016

After some time in getting down to locate the fault, I have now found that it is the shifter gate mechanism, I have taken the console out, cleaned etc. The problem still exists. it looks as if I will have to remove the gate mech' to see what’s going on.

If anyone has a layout diagram of the box I would be very grateful.

Cheers

January 21, 2017

Simple - It was not the shifter mech', but in fact turned out to be the swivel joint at the gearbox end. WD40 & oil worked a treat. Why this should affect the display I don't know.

I think oiling or greasing this joint should be a regular service job.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhVPGUT90DQ

Not the same car but does show what to look for.

Edited January 23, 2017 by Mafio
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