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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection




Inspection of Operation
1. Verify that the starter operates only with the ignition switch at the START position and the selector lever in park/neutral position.
2. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R range with the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Verify that the position of selector lever and the selector indicator light of the instrument cluster are aligned.
4. Check the transmission range sensor, if not as specified.




Inspection of Continuity
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Disconnect the transmission range sensor connector.
4. Check for continuity at the transmission range sensor.
5. If not as specified, replace or adjust the transmission range sensor.
6. Connect the transmission range sensor connector.
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.