Transaxle Range Switch

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The transaxle range switch is part of the Park/Neutral Position (PNP) and back-up lamp switch assembly, which is externally mounted on the transaxle manual shaft. The transaxle range switch contains four internal switches that indicate the gear range selector lever position. The PCM supplies ignition voltage to each switch circuit. As the gear range selector lever is moved, the state of each switch may change, causing the circuit to open or close. An open circuit or switch indicates a high voltage signal. A closed circuit or switch indicates a low voltage signal. The PCM detects the selected gear range by deciphering the combination of voltage signals. The PCM compares the actual voltage combination of the switch signals to a transaxle range switch combination table stored in memory.