Code 27 Or 28, Gear Switch Circuits - 3.3L With 3T40 Transaxle: Notes

The gear switches are located inside the transaxle. Switches are normally closed. As road speed increases, hydraulic pressure applies the specific gear clutches and the gear switch opens. The ECM uses the gear switches to control fuel delivery and TCC operation. See Figure and Figure .

Code 27 will set if circuit No. 108 indicates ground or closed switch for 12 seconds when the vehicle is in 3rd gear or if circuit No. 108 indicates an open when engine is first stared.

Code 28 will set if circuit No. 581 indicates ground or closed switch for 10 seconds when the vehicle is in 3rd gear or if circuit No. 581 indicates an open when engine is first started.

1. A digital volt-ohmmeter must be used in this test. A test light will not work due to the low voltage supplied by the ECM.
2. Checks if the circuit is grounded through the switch.
3. Checks for a good, properly operating switch and checks circuit within transaxle for an improper ground.