Service Procedure

1. Attach a GDS and check for DTC in both the "Engine" and "Automatic Transaxle" menus. Go to Step 2 for 2000-02 Accent or Step 3 for 2006-Sonata. For other vehicles, go to Step 4.

2. For 2000-2002 Accent: Check according to TSB 03-40-001. Go to Step 4.

3. For 2006-Sonata, follow steps a, b, c below, then go to Step 4.

a. Check the rear combination lamp ground bolts for tightness and good electrical contact (refer to applicable ETM, "Tail, Parking & License Lamps" section). Go to Step b.





b. For 2006-Sonata: Remove the center console cover and check for contamination on the M40 connector to the sports mode switch. If so, clean and repair the connector as necessary. Go to step c below.





c. For 2006-07 Sonata: Remove the front pillar cover and verify the harness is properly routed near the clip. Repair the harness as necessary. Go to Step 4.

4. Attach a GDS and select vehicle, "A/T" menu, "Current Data" and "Shift Lever Switch".





5. Move the shift lever and confirm the GDS reads the gear shift position as shown above. If so, the harness currently does not have an open or short circuit between. the PCM/TCM and range switch.





6. Move the shift lever to "N".





7. Insert a 5mm drill or M5 (5mm) bolt in the adjustment hole of the range switch. Check that the drill or bolt fits into the adjustment holes.

^ If so, go to Step 8

^ If not, go to Step 11





8. Inspect the connector to the range switch for a bent pin or pin not fully inserted and related wiring for an open or short circuit. If OK, follow the repair procedure below:

RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT:





9. Install the new range switch and loosely install two 10 mm bolts.





10. Attach the lever and nut. Tighten the nut to specification. Go to Step 11.

Specification: 11-13 lb ft. (15-18 Nm, 150-180 kg.cm)

RANGE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT:





11. Loosen the two 10 mm mounting bolts.

12. Disconnect the shift cable at the lever.

13. Insert a 5mm drill or M5 (5mm) bolt in the adjustment hole of the range switch. Tighten the two 10 mm mounting bolts to specification. Remove the 5mm drill or M5 bolt.

Specification: 7-8 lb ft. (10-12 Nm, 100-120 kg.cm)





14. Move the shift lever to the "N" position. Attach the shift cable to the lever and install the nut. Tighten the nut to specification.

Specification: 9-10 lb ft. (12-13 Nm, 120-130 kg.cm)

15. Attach the connector.

16. Drive the vehicle two key-on to key-off drive cycles, including shifting to gears D, 3, 2, L (if equipped) and R. If the:

^ DTC does not reset, return the vehicle to the customer.

^ DTC resets, repair or replace the control harness. If the DTC sets again, replace the TCM.