Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCHCOMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
3. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
b. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
c. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
4. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the switch connector.
b. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
c. Pry up the lock plate and remove the nut and lock plate.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the position switch.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:
Standard resistance
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
b. Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts when the shift lever is set in the N or P position, but does not start in other positions.
c. Check that the back-up light comes on and the reverse warning buzzer sounds when the shift lever is set in the R position, but do not function in other positions. If a failure is found, check the switch for continuity.
2. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Loosen the 2 bolts of the switch and move the shift lever to the N position.
b. Align the groove and neutral basic line.
c. Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
d. After adjustment, perform the inspection described in the switch procedures.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Install the switch to the manual valve shaft.
b. Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
c. Place a new lock plate and tighten the 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, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
f. Remove the control shaft lever.
g. Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
h. Hold the switch in 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 plate.
j. Install the control shaft lever, with the washer and nut.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)
k. Connect the switch connector.
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a. Install the control cable and clip to the control cable bracket with the clip.
b. Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
3. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
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 park/neutral position.
7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
8. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.
NOTICE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.