Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
Important:
- The park/neutral position switch prevents the starter motor operation when the automatic transmission control is in any gear by breaking the starter motor circuit. When the automatic transmission control is in reverse (with engine running), the park/neutral position switch completes the backup lamp circuit, lighting the backup lamps.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR). Refer to CAUTIONS under "ON-VEHICLE SERVICE" and the SIR Component and Wiring Location View before performing service on or around SIR components or wiring. Failure to follow CAUTIONS could result in possible air bag deployment, personal injury, or otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs.
CAUTION: Before removing or Installing any electrical unit, or when a tool or equivalent could easily come in contact with "live" exposed electrical terminals, disconnect the battery negative cable to help prevent personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or components. Unless instructed otherwise, the ignition switch must be in the "OFF" or "LOCK" position.
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Front floor console.
3. Park/neutral position switch screws (819).
4. Park/neutral position switch (817).