Neutral Position Switch Circuit [06/2018 - 01/2019]: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List
- Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Neutral Position Switch Neutral position switch status ON or OFF ON: Shift lever in neutral
OFF: Shift lever is in any position other than neutral- Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Neutral Position Switch OK
The value of the Data List item changes in accordance with the operation of the shift lever.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [06/2018 - 01/2019]
Result:
NG
See step 2
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH)
- Disconnect the C76 ECM connector.
- Disconnect the C63 neutral position switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C76-83 (VCNP) - C63-1 (W1) Always Below 1 Ω C76-106 (NPSW) - C63-2 (TMN) Always Below 1 Ω C76-60 (ENPS) - C63-3 (F+) Always Below 1 Ω C76-83 (VCNP) or C63-1 (W1) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C76-106 (NPSW) or C63-2 (TMN) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C76-60 (ENPS) or C63-3 (F+) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher - Connect the C63 neutral position switch connector.
- Connect the C76 ECM connector.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 3
- CHECK ECM
- Disconnect the C63 neutral position switch connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Neutral Position Switch)Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C63-1 (W1) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.5 V - Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C63-1 (W1) - C63-2 (TMN) Always 995 to 1005 Ω C63-3 (F+) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω - Connect the C63 neutral position switch connector.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH. Refer to COMPONENTS [06/2018 - 11/2022]
Result:
NG
REPLACE ECM. Refer to COMPONENTS [06/2018 - 09/2022]