A/T Device (Park Position Switch) Circuit Inspection

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CHECK FUNCTION

With CONSULT-II

Check that when the A/T selector lever is in P position, "DETENT SW" on the DATA MONITOR becomes OFF.

MONITOR ITEM CONTENTS

Monitor item [OPERATION or UNIT]		Contents
DETENT SW	"ON/OFF"	The selector lever position "P position (OFF)/other than P position (ON)" judged from the park switch signal is displayed.

Fig 1: CONSULT-II Screen Display - Data Monitor

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Without CONSULT-II

Turn ignition switch ON.
Check voltage between driver seat control unit connector and ground.

DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR AND GROUND

Connector	Terminals		Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
Connector	(+)	(-)	Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
Driver seat control unit: P2	21	Ground	A/T selector lever in P position	0
Driver seat control unit: P2	21	Ground	A/T selector lever in other than P position	Battery voltage

Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector And Ground

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OK or NG

OK : A/T device (park position switch) circuit is OK.

NG : GO TO 2.

CHECK A/T DEVICE (PARK POSITION SWITCH) HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/T device and driver seat control unit.
3. Check continuity between A/T device connector M156 terminal 4 and driver seat control unit connector P2 terminal 21.
  4 - 21 : Continuity should exist.
4. Check continuity between A/T device connector M156 terminal 4 and ground.
  4 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG

OK : GO TO 3.

NG : Repair or replace harness.

Fig 3: Checking A/T Device (Park Position Switch) Harness
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CHECK A/T DEVICE

Check continuity between A/T device (park position switch) as follows.

A/T DEVICE (PARK POSITION SWITCH)

Terminals		Condition	Continuity
4	2	A/T selector lever in P position	Yes
4	2	A/T selector lever in other than P position	No

Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between A/T Device (Park Position Switch)

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OK or NG

OK : GO TO 4.

NG : Replace A/T device. Refer to "SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM ".

CHECK A/T DEVICE

Check continuity between A/T device (park position switch) connector and ground.

A/T DEVICE (PARK POSITION SWITCH) CONNECTOR AND GROUND

Connector	Terminals		Continuity
A/T device: M156	2	Ground	Yes

OK or NG

OK : Check the condition of the harness and connector.

NG : Repair or replace harness.

Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between A/T Device (Park Position Switch) Connector And Ground

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