Park/Neutral, Starter Switch Check
STARTER SWITCH CHECKWARNING: When performing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. Personal injury or property damage may result. Make sure there is enough room around the vehicle, in case the vehicle does move. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do NOT use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn OFF the engine immediately if it starts.
On an automatic transmission/transaxle vehicle, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should crank only in PARK or NEUTRAL. If the starter operates in any other position, repair the system.
On a manual transmission/transaxle vehicle, place the shift lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should operate only when the clutch pedal is fully depressed all the way to the floor. If the starter operates when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down to the floor, repair the system.