Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

COMPONENTS:

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 set in the N or P position, but does not start in the other positions.
(c) Check that the back-up light illuminates and the reverse warning buzzer sounds when the shift lever is set in the R position, but does not function in the other positions.
If a malfunction failure is found, check the park/ neutral position switch for continuity.

REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

3. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
(b) Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
4. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector from the park/neutral position switch assembly.

(b) Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.

(d) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch assembly.

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(b) Measure the resistance with the shift lever in each position.

Standard resistance:

ADJUSTMENT

1. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Loosen the bolt of the park/neutral position switch and move the shift lever to the N position.

(b) Align the groove with the neutral basic line.

(c) Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
(d) After the adjustment, perform the switch operation check.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the park/neutral position switch assembly onto the manual transaxle.
(b) Provisionally install the 2 bolts.

(c) Replace the lock plate with a new one and tighten the manual valve shaft nut.
Torque: 6.9 N*m (70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf)
(d) Provisionally install the control shaft lever.

(e) Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
(f) Remove the control shaft lever.

(g) Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
(h) Hold the switch in this position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)

(i) Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.

(j) Install the control shaft lever with the nut and washer.
Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
(k) Connect the connector to the park/neutral position switch assembly.

2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the transmission control cable onto the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
(b) Install the transmission control cable into the bracket with the new clip.
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
4. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
5. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
6. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH