Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Special Tools:

REMOVAL





1. Remove the battery ground cable.





2. Place the vehicle in NEUTRAL.
3. Remove the battery tray.





4. Remove the Transmission Range (TR) sensor.
1 Disconnect the TR electrical connector.
2 Remove the bolts.
3 Remove the TR sensor.


INSTALLATION





1. Position the Transmission Range (TR) sensor and loosely install the bolts.

NOTE: Make sure the transaxle in the NEUTRAL position.





2. Rotate the manual valve detent lever assembly to the Neutral position.
1 Low 1
2 Low 2
3 Drive
4 Neutral
5 Reverse
6 Park

NOTE: If necessary, move the manual control lever to N position for TR sensor adjustment.





3. Install the TR sensor.
1 Align the TR sensor using Transmission Range (TR) Sensor (MLPS) Alignment Tool.
2 Tighten the bolts and remove the tool.
3 Connect the electrical connector.
4. Install the battery tray.





5. Connect the battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.

6. Check the proper operation with parking brake control engaged. The engine should start only in PARK or NEUTRAL. Backup lamps should active only in reverse position.