Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

PNP Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the shift linkage.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.





5. Remove the park/neutral position switch assembly.

Installation Procedure (Old Switch)
Using Old Switch
1. Place the shift shaft in N (Neutral).
2. Align the flats of the shift shaft with the switch.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

Important: Ensure that the engine will only start in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position. Readjust the switch if the engine will start in any other position.

4. Connect the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure (Using New Switch)
1. Place the shift shaft in the N (Neutral) position.





2. Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the park/neutral switch.
3. Install the park/neutral position switch assembly.





4. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Align the holes with the mounting boss on the transmission. Place the shift control lever in the N (Neutral) position. Do not rotate the switch. The switch is pinned in the N (Neutral) position. If the switch has been rotated and the pin is broken, adjust the switch. Refer to the using old switch installation procedures.

Important: Ensure that the engine will only start in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Readjust the switch if the engine will start in any other position. Refer to the using old switch installation procedures.

6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Place the transmission control shifter assembly in the N (Neutral) notch in the detent plate.
8. Loosen the park/neutral position switch attaching bolts.
9. Rotate the switch on the shifter assembly in order to align the service adjustment hole with the carrier tang hole.
10. Insert a 2.34 mm (3/32 inch) maximum diameter gage pin to a depth of 9.0 mm (9/64 inch).
Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).