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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Description and Operation

COMPONENT
Transmission Range (TR) sensor

FUNCTION
Detects transmission range.
Outputs differential voltages produced in each of shift positions to PCM. PCM controls the following:
1. EPC
2. Shift scheduling

REMARKS
Uses a ratiometric sensor with six resistors in series. Houses back-up lamp circuit, starter circuit and neutral sense for 4x4 control. TR sensor is adjustable.