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CVT Model

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Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING DIAGRAM , Engine Electrical System.

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING DIAGRAM , Engine Electrical System.

Fig 1: Park/Neutral Switch Input (Low) Wiring Diagram (CVT Model)
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Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK SELECT CABLE.  Is there any fault in select cable? Repair or adjust the select cable. Ref. to SELECT CABLE Go to step
2 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL OF ECM. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Place the select lever in other than "P" range and "N" range.
  3. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal 
(B134) No. 5 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 
Is the voltage 10 V or more? Repair the poor contact of ECM connector. Go to step
3 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND TRANSMISSION HARNESS CONNECTOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
  3. Disconnect the connector from inhibitor switch.
  4. Measure the resistance between ECM connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal 
(B134) No. 5 - Chassis ground: 
Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more? Replace the inhibitor switch. Ref. to INHIBITOR SWITCH Repair the harness and connector.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:
  • Short circuit to ground in harness between ECM connector and inhibitor switch connector
  • Poor contact of coupling connector