Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

U151E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION

(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON.

(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts when the shift lever is set in the N position or P position, but does not start with the shift lever in the other positions.

(c) Check that the back-up light illuminates when the shift lever is set in the R position, but does not function with the shift lever in the other positions.

If a malfunction is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.