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Engine Cannot Be Started In "P" And "N" Position





TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS


Engine Cannot Be Started in "P" and "N" Position


SYMPTOM:
- Engine cannot be started with selector lever in "P" or "N" position.
- Engine can be started with selector lever in "D", "2", "1" or "R" position.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CHECK PNP SWITCH





Check continuity between PNP switch harness connector terminals. Refer to Automatic Transmission .





OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK PNP SWITCH
Check PNP switch again with control cable disconnected from manual shaft of A/T assembly. Refer to test group 1.
OK or NG
OK >> Adjust A/T position. Refer to Adjustments .
NG >> 1. Check PNP switch (Refer to test group 1.) again after adjusting PNP switch (Refer to Service and Repair
).
- If OK, INSPECTION END
- If NG, repair or replace PNP switch. Refer to Service and Repair .
3.CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Check starting system. Refer to Description and Operation .
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.