| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| Neutral Position Switch Circuit |
DESCRIPTION
for Automatic Transmission:
The engine stop and start ECU uses the park/neutral position switch assembly installed to the automatic transmission assembly to detect when the shift lever is in P or N.
for Manual Transmission:
The neutral position sensor (neutral position switch) detects whether the shift lever is in neutral. When the shift lever in any position other than neutral, stop and start control is prohibited.
PROCEDURE
CONFIRM MODEL
Choose the model to be inspected.
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READ VALUE USING GTS (NEUTRAL SWITCH)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / Data List / Neutral Switch.
In accordance with the display on the GTS, read the Data List.
| Tester Display |
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| Neutral Switch |
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GO TO PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLEClick here
INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly.
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REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLYClick here
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE STOP AND START ECU - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY)
Disconnect the G126 engine stop and start ECU connector.
Disconnect the C24 park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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REPLACE ENGINE STOP AND START ECUClick here
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
READ VALUE USING GTS (NEUTRAL SWITCH)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / Data List / Neutral Switch.
| Tester Display |
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| Neutral Switch |
Read the value when the shift lever is in neutral and any other position
| OK | ||||||||
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| Result | |||
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GO TO PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLEClick here
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE STOP AND START ECU - NEUTRAL POSITION SENSOR (NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH))
Disconnect the G126 engine stop and start ECU connector.
Disconnect the C105 neutral position sensor (neutral position switch) connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
CHECK ENGINE STOP AND START ECU (TMN TERMINAL VOLTAGE)
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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| Result | |||
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GO TO PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLEClick here
REPLACE NEUTRAL POSITION SENSOR (NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH)
for 4WD:
for 2WD: