Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCHCOMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
1. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
2. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Pry off the lock washer and remove the nut.
(b) Remove the bolt and park/neutral position switch.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Jack up the vehicle.
(b) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(c) Measure resistance according to the value(s) in the table when the shift lever is moved to each position.
Standard resistance:
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is set in N or P position and it does not start in other positions.
(c) Check that the back-up light is lit and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is set in R position and these do not function in other positions.
If a failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.
2. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and move the shift lever to N.
(b) Align the switch groove with the neutral basic line.
(c) Hold the switch in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the park/neutral position switch with the bolt.
Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
(b) Install a new lock washer and the nut.
Torque: 6.9 N*m (70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf)
(c) Bend the claws on the lock washer to stake the nut.
2. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
3. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
4. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
5. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
6. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
7. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION