Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
- The following procedure is for vehicles that have not had the park/neutral position (PNP) switch removed or replaced. If the switch has been removed or replaced, refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement for the proper adjustment procedure.
- Apply the park brake.
- The engine must start in the park (P) or neutral (N) positions only.
- Check the PNP switch for proper operation. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
- Place the shift lever in the neutral (N) position.
- With an assistant in the drivers seat, raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Loosen the PNP switch bolts.
- With the vehicle in neutral (N), rotate the PNP switch while the assistant attempts to start the engine.
- Following a successful start, turn the engine off.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Tighten the PNP switch bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the PNP switch for proper operation. The engine must start in the park (P) or neutral (N) positions only.
- Replace the PNP switch if proper operation can not be achieved. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .