Park/Neutral Position Switch

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Check continuity between terminals 1 and 2 and between terminals 3 and 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 while moving manual shaft through each position.

Fig 1: Checking Park/Neutral Position Switch Continuity (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Checking Park/Neutral Position Switch Continuity (2 Of 2)
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If NG, check again with control cable disconnected from manual shaft of A/T assembly. Refer to step 1.
If OK on step 2, adjust control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ".
If NG on step 2, remove PNP switch from A/T and check continuity of PNP switch terminals. Refer to step 1.
If OK on step 4, adjust PNP switch. Refer to "PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ".
If NG on step 4, replace PNP switch.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Control Cable From Manual Shaft Of A/T Assembly

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