Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCHCOMPONENTS:
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch ON.
b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts when the shift lever is on N or P, but does not start in other positions.
c) Check that the back-up light illuminates and the reverse warning buzzer sounds when the shift lever is on R, but do not function in other positions.
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a) Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
b) Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a) Disconnect the connector from the park/neutral position switch.
b) Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
c) Pry out the lock washer and remove the manual valve shaft nut.
d) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table when the shift lever is moved to each position.
Standard resistance
Standard resistance:
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch assembly.
ADJUSTMENT
1. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the park/neutral position switch and set the shift lever to the N position.
b) Align the groove and neutral basic line.
c) Hold the switch in this position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
d) After adjustment, perform the inspection.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a) Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft.
b) Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
c) Install a new lock washer and tighten the manual valve shaft nut.
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.)
d) Temporarily install the control shaft lever.
e) Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, and then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
f) Remove the control shaft lever.
g) Align the groove with neutral basic line.
h) Hold the switch in this position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
i) Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock washer.
j) Install the control shaft lever with the washer and nut.
Torque: 12.7 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
k) Connect the connector to the park/neutral position switch.
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a) Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
b) Install the control cable to the bracket with a new clip.
3. INSTALL BATTERY
4. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
a) Adjust the shift lever position.
5. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
a) Inspect the shift lever position.
6. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a) Inspect the switch.