Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE BATTERY

3. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
(b) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.

(c) Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 control cable bracket.

NOTICE: Do not hold the resin guide pipe.

4. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

(b) Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.

(d) Remove the lock nut and the lock plate.

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION
(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 only when the shift lever is set in the N or P position.
(c) Check that the back-up light comes on and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is set in the R position and the light and buzzer do not operate when the shift lever is in other positions.
If a failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch.

Switch Side:

2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Jack up the vehicle.
(b) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the values(s) in the table below when the shift lever is moved to each position.

Standard resistance:

If operation cannot be done as specified, replace the park/neutral position switch.

ADJUSTMENT

1. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the park/neutral position switch and move the shift lever to the N position.
(b) Align the groove with the 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.

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) 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, washer and nut.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)

(k) Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.

2. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the transmission control cable to the bracket with a new clip.

(b) Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)

3. INSTALL BATTERY
4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.)

5. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
6. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
7. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY