Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

WARNING: Make sure lifts, lacks and safety stands are placed properly.

1. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Set the parking brake and block both rear wheels securely.
3. Shift to [N] position.
4. Remove the A/T gear position switch connector from the connector bracket, then disconnect them.




5. Remove the A/T gear position switch harness clamp.




6. Remove the harness clamp from the right side cover, then remove the A/T gear position switch cover and A/T gear position switch.




7. Set the A/T gear position switch to [N] position. The A/T gear position switch clicks in [N] position.




8. Set the control shaft to [N] position, then install the A/T gear position switch on it.
9. Install the A/T gear position switch cover and harness clamp on the right side cover.
10. Connect the A/T gear position switch connector, then install it on the connector bracket.




11. Turn the ignition switch ON. Move the shift lever through all gears and check the A/T gear position switch synchronization with the A/T gear position indicator.
12. Start the engine. Move the shift lever through all gears and verify the following:
- The shift lever cannot be moved to [R] position from [N] position without the shift lever pulled.
- The engine will not start in any position other than [N] or [P].
- The back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in [R] position.