Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Description and Operation

PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

Engine Control System
The park/neutral position switch comes on when the shift lever is in the N or P shift position. When it comes on, terminal NSW of the ECM is grounded to the body ground via the starter relay, thus the terminal NSW voltage becomes 0 V. When the shift lever is in the D, 2, L or R position, the park/neutral position switch goes off, so the voltage of terminal NSW becomes battery positive voltage and the voltage of the ECM internal power source.

If the shift lever is moved from the N position to the D position, this signal is used for air-fuel ratio correction and for idle speed control (estimated control) etc.




Transmission Control System
The park/neutral position switch detects the shift lever position and sends signals to the ECM. The ECM receives signals (PNP, REVERSE, 2ND and LOW) from the park/neutral position switch. When the signal is not sent to the ECM from the park/neutral position switch, the ECM judges that the shift lever is in the D position.