Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments
Using A New Switch1. Align the holes in the park/neutral position switch with the holes in the transmission control.
2. Ensure that the transmission control is still in the Neutral position.
3. Do not rotate the switch.
4. The switch is Pinned in the neutral position. If the switch has been rotated and the pin is broken, adjust the switch using the old switch procedure below.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important: Ensure that the vehicle will only start in the park or neutral position. Readjust the switch if the engine will start in any other position.
5. Install the park/neutral position switch bolts to the transmission control.
^ Tighten the park/neutral position switch bolts to 2.2 Nm (19 inch lbs.).
Using The Old Switch
1. Loosely, install the park/neutral position switch screws to the transmission control.
Important: Ensure that the vehicle will only start in the park or the neutral position. Readjust the switch, if the vehicle will start in any other position.
2. Insert a 2.34 mm (0.094 inch) gage pin into the service adjustment hole. slide the switch until the gage pin drops to 15 mm (0.59 inch) depth.
^ Tighten the park/neutral position switch screws to 2.2 Nm (19 inch lbs.).