Park / Neutral Position Switch Inspection

Transmission. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
U250E Automatic Transaxle. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Park / Neutral Position Switch -- Inspection



1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION

  1. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

  1. Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is set in the N or P position.

  1. Check that the back-up light comes on and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is set in the R position and the light and buzzer do not operate when the shift lever is in other positions.
    If a failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch.



2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.U250E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Park / Neutral Position Switch Inspection

  1. Jack up the vehicle.

  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below when the shift lever is moved to each position.

    Standard resistance:
    Shift Position
    		Tester Connection
    		Specified Condition
    P
    		2 - 6 and 4 - 5
    		Below 1 Ω
    Except P
    		10 kΩ or higher
    R
    		2 - 1
    		Below 1 Ω
    Except R
    		10 kΩ or higher
    N
    		2 - 9 and 4 - 5
    		Below 1 Ω
    Except N
    		10 kΩ or higher
    D and 4
    		2 - 7
    		Below 1 Ω
    Except D and 4
    		10 kΩ or higher
    3
    		2 - 3
    		Below 1 Ω
    Except 3
    		10 kΩ or higher
    2 and L
    		2 - 8
    		Below 1 Ω
    Except 2 and L
    		10 kΩ or higher
    If operation cannot be done as specified, replace the park/neutral position switch.