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DTC 27: Park/Neutral Position Switch System (Open Circuit)

STEP 22. Check connector C-61 <2.4L Engine> or C-63 <3.0L Engine> at PCM for damage.





Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 23 . Repair harness open circuit or short circuit to ground between Park/Neutral position switch connector B-41 terminal 4 and PCM connector C-61 terminal 121 .
NO: Repair or replace it.

STEP 23. Check harness for open circuit or short circuit to ground between Park/Neutral position switch connector B41 terminal 4 and PCM connector C-61 <2.4L Engine> or C63 <3.0L Engine> terminal 121 Vehicles with sport mode>.








Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 24.
NO: Repair it.

STEP 24. Check connectors C-27 at intermediate connector and C-43 at combination meter for damage Vehicles with sport mode>.








Q: Are the connectors in good condition?
YES: Repair harness short circuit to ground between Park Neutral position switch connector B-41 terminal 4 and Combination meter C-43 terminal 9.
NO: Repair or replace the defective connector(s).

STEP 25. Check the Park/Neutral position switch.











Check for continuity between terminals for each selector position.

NOTE: For vehicles with sport mode, four positions (P. R. N. D) are used.

Q: Is the switch operating properly?
YES: Go to Step 26.
NO: Replace the Park/Neutral position switch.

STEP 26. Check connector B-41 at the Park/Neutral position switch for damage.





Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 27.
NO: Repair or replace it.

STEP 27. Check the switch output voltage at PCM connector C-61 <2.4L Engine> or C-63 <3.0L Engine> by backprobing.





1) Do not disconnect connector C-61 <2.4L Engine> or C-63 <3.0L Engine>.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3) Move the selector lever to the "D" position.





4) Measure the voltage between terminal 102 and ground by backprobing.
^ Voltage should be battery positive voltage.
5) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the voltage normal?
YES: Go to Step 12.
NO: Go to Step 28.

STEP 28.Check connector C-61 <2.4L Engine> or C-63 <3.0L Engine> at PCM for damage.





Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 29 . Repair harness open circuit or short circuit to ground between Park/Neutral position switch connector B-41 terminal 1 and PCM connector C-61 terminal 102 .
NO: Repair or replace it.

STEP 29. Check harness for open circuit or short circuit to ground between Park/Neutral position switch connector B41 terminal 1 and PCM connector C-61 <2.4L Engine> or C-63 <3.0L Engine> terminal 102 .








Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 30.
NO: Repair it.

STEP 30. Check connectors C-65 at shift switch assembly, C-27 at intermediate connector and C-41 at combination meter for damage .











Q: Are the connectors in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 31.
NO: Repair or replace the defective connector(s).

STEP 31. Check harness for short circuit to ground between Park/Neutral position switch connector B-41 terminal 1 and shift switch assembly connector C-65 terminal 1 Vehicles with sport mode>.








Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?
YES: Repair harness short circuit to ground between shift switch assembly connector C-65 terminal 2 and combination meter connector C-41 terminal 50.
NO: Repair it.

STEP 32. Check the Park/Neutral position switch.











Check for continuity between terminals for each selector position.
Q: Is the switch operating properly?
YES: Go to Step 33.
NO: Replace the Park/Neutral position switch.

STEP 33. Check connector B-41 at the Park/Neutral position switch for damage.





Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 34.
NO: Repair or replace it.

STEP 34. Check the switch output voltage at PCM connector C-61 by backprobing.





1) Do not disconnect connector C-61.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3) Move the selector lever to the "3" position.





4) Measure the voltage between terminal 109 and ground by backprobing.
^ Voltage should be battery positive voltage.
5) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the voltage normal?
YES: Go to Step 12.
NO: Go to Step 35.

STEP 35. Check connector C-61 at PCM for damage.





Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Repair harness open circuit or short circuit to ground between Park/Neutral position switch connector B-41 terminal 5 and PCM connector C-61 terminal 109.
NO: Repair or replace it.

STEP 36. Check the Park/Neutral position switch.











Check for continuity between terminals for each selector position.
Q: Is the switch operating properly?
YES: Go to Step 37.
NO: Replace the Park/Neutral position switch.

STEP 37. Check connector B-41 at the Park/Neutral position switch for damage.





Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 38.
NO: Repair or replace it.

STEP 38. Check the switch output voltage at PCM connector C-61 by backprobing.





1) Do not disconnect connector C-61.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3) Move the selector lever to the "2" position.





4) Measure the voltage between terminal 122 and ground by backprobing.
^ Voltage should be battery positive voltage.
5) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the voltage normal?
YES: Go to Step 12.
NO: Go to Step 39.

STEP 39. Check connector C-61 at PCM for damage.





Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Repair harness open circuit or short circuit to ground between Park/Neutral position switch connector B-41 terminal 2 and PCM connector C-61 terminal 122.
NO: Repair or replace it.

STEP 40. Check the Park/Neutral position switch.











Check for continuity between terminals for each selector position.
Q: Is the switch operating properly?
YES: Go to Step 41.
NO: Replace the Park/Neutral position switch.

STEP 41. Check connector B-41 at the Park/Neutral position switch for damage.





Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 42.
NO: Repair or replace it.

STEP 42. Check the switch output voltage at PCM connector C-61 by backprobing.





1) Do not disconnect connector C-61.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3) Move the selector lever to the "L" position.





4) Measure the voltage between terminal 110 and ground by backprobing.
^ Voltage should be battery positive voltage.
5) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the voltage normal?
YES: Go to Step 12.
NO: Go to Step 43.

STEP 43. Check connector C-61 at PCM for damage.





Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Repair harness open circuit or short circuit to ground between the Park/Neutral position switch connector B-41 terminal 6 and PCM connector C-61 terminal 110.
NO: Repair or replace it.

STEP 44. Check connectors C-61 <2.4L Engine> or C-63 <3.0L Engines at PCM and C-65 at shift switch assembly for damage.








Q: Are the connectors in good condition?
YES: Repair harness short circuit to ground between shift switch assembly connector C-65 terminal 4 and PCM connector C-61 <2.4L Engine> or C-63 <3.0L Engine> terminal 109
NO: Repair or replace the defective connector(s).