DTC P0851 Neutral Switch Input Circuit Low (Mt Model): Wiring Diagram

Engine electrical system, 2.5 L model (without push button start). See appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM article.
Engine electrical system, 2.5 L model (with push button start). See appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM article.

Fig 1: Park/Neutral Switch Input - Circuit Diagram (AT Model)
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL OF ECM. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Place the shift lever in a position other than neutral. Measure the voltage between ECM and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (B137) No. 16 (+) - Chassis ground (-):	Is the voltage 10 V or more?	Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.	Go to step 2 .
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect the connectors from ECM and neutral position switch. Measure the resistance between ECM and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (B137) No. 16 - Chassis ground:	Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?	Replace the neutral position switch. Refer to SWITCHES AND HARNESS .	Repair the short circuit to ground harness between ECM and neutral position switch connector.