2. Engine Cannot Be Started In P and N Position

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SYMPTOM:

Engine cannot be started with selector lever in P or N position.
Engine can be started with selector lever in D, 2, 1 or R position.

CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH CIRCUIT
With CONSULT-II

Does "TCM INPUT SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" show damage to park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit?

Without CONSULT-II

Does self-diagnosis show damage to park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit?

Yes or No
1. Yes: Check park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit. Refer to "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ".
2. No: GO TO 2.
Fig 1: Checking PNP Switch Circuit With Consult II
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CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH
Check for short or open of park/neutral position (PNP) switch harness connector terminals 1 and 2. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - AT - PNP/SW ".

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: Repair or replace park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Check control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ".

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: Adjust control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT "
Fig 2: Identifying Control Cable
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CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Check starting system. Refer to SYSTEM TESTS .

OK or NG
1. OK: INSPECTION END
2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.