Transaxle Range Switch (A/T)

OPERATION

Description:

1. Verify that the starter operates only with the ignition switch in the START position and the selector lever in P or N position.
2. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to the R position with the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Verify that the position of the selector lever and the shift pattern indicator of the instrument cluster correspond.
4. If not as specified, Check the transaxle range switch.

CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery, air cleaner assembly, and battery carrier.
3. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.





4. Check for continuity at the transaxle range switch.

Spec Chart:

5. If not as specified, replace or adjust the transaxle range switch.
6. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
7. Install the battery carrier, air cleaner assembly, and battery.

ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery, air cleaner assembly, and battery carrier.
3. Remove the nut and clip. Disconnect the selector cable.
4. Rotate the manual shaft to the N position.
5. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
6. Loosen the transaxle range switch mounting bolts.
7. Connect the ohmmeter between terminals 5 and 7.
8. Adjust the switch to the point where there is continuity between the terminals.

Description:

9. Tighten the transaxle range switch mounting bolts.

Tightening torque: 70-95 inch lbs. (7.9-10.7 Nm)

10. Verify that the selector lever range position and transaxle range switch correspond.
11. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
12. Connect the selector cable and install the nut and a new clip.

Tightening torque: 24-33 ft. lbs. (32-46 Nm)

13. Install the battery carrier, air cleaner assembly, and battery.