Inhibitor Switch Testing

A: INSPECTION
When driving condition or starter motor operation is erroneous, first check the shift linkage for improper operation. If the shift linkage is functioning properly, check the inhibitor switch.
1. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector.








2. Check continuity in inhibitor switch circuits with select lever moved to each position.

CAUTION: Also check that continuity in ignition circuit does not exist when select lever is in R, D, 3, 2 and 1 ranges.

NOTE: If inhibitor switch is inoperative, check for poor contact of connector on transmission side.





3. Check if there is continuity at equal points when the select lever is turned 1.5° in both directions from the N range. If there is continuity in one direction and the continuity in the other or if there is continuity at unequal points. adjust the inhibitor switch.

B: ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the three inhibitor switch securing bolts.
2. Shift the select lever to the N range.





3. Insert Service Tool (ST) as vertical as possible into the holes in the inhibitor switch lever and switch body.
(ST) 499267300 STOPPER PIN
4. Tighten the three inhibitor switch bolts.
Tightening torque: 3.4 ± 0.5 Nm (0.35 ± 0.05 kg-m, 2.5 ± 0.4 ft. lbs.)
5. Repeat the above checks. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it.

C: REMOVAL
1. Move select lever to neutral position.
2. Remove air cleaner case and duct.





3. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector.
4. Remove front exhaust pipe.





5. Remove snap pin from range select lever.





6. Remove plate assembly from transmission case





7. Remove bolts.





8. Move range select lever to parking position (left side).





9. Remove inhibitor switch from transmission.

D: INSTALLATION





1. Install inhibitor switch to transmission case.
2. Move range select lever to neutral position.





3. Using Service Tool (ST), tighten bolts of inhibitor switch.
(ST) 499267300 STOPPER PIN
4. Install select cable to range select lever.





5. Install plate assembly to transmission.
Tightening torque:
T: 24.5 ± 2.0 Nm (2.5 ± 0.2 kg-m, 18.1 ± 1.4 ft. lbs.)





6. Install snap pin to range select lever.
7. Install front exhaust pipe.





8. Connect inhibitor switch connector.
9. Install air cleaner case and duct.