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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection

PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts when the shift lever is on N or P, but does not start in other positions.
(c) Check that the back-up light illuminates and the reverse warning buzzer sounds when the shift lever is on R, but do not function in other positions.

INSPECTION

Component without harness connected: (Park/neutral Position Switch):





1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:





If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.