Inhibitor Switch: Inspection

When the driving condition or starter motor operation is improper, first check the shift linkage for improper operation. If the shift linkage is functioning properly, check the inhibitor switch.

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
   NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
2. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C).

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3. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

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4. Disconnect the transmission radio ground terminal and transmission harness connector, and remove the harness clip.

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5. Remove the transmission case cover.

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6. Move the lock lever in the arrow direction while pressing the lock button, and disconnect the connector.

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7. Attach the ST to the bulkhead harness. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Description>CAUTION .

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8. Check for continuity in inhibitor switch circuit by shifting the select lever in "P", "R", "N" and "D" respectively.
   NOTE:

   • Check that there is no continuity in the starter circuit when the select lever is in the "R" and "D" ranges.
   • When inhibitor switch is normal, check there is no poor contact in vehicle side connector and no open circuit in harness.

   Signal sent to TCM	Range	Terminal No.	Standard
   	P	38 - 42	Less than 1 Ω
   	R	37 - 42
   	N	36 - 42
   	D	35 - 42

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   	Range	Terminal No.	Standard
   Starter circuit	P/N	1 - 5	Less than 1 Ω
   Back-up light circuit	R	2 - 3

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9. Check that there is continuity at equal points when the select lever is moved 1.5° in both directions from the "N" range.

   If there is continuity in only one direction or in other points, adjust the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>Inhibitor Switch>ADJUSTMENT .

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10. Repeat the above inspection in other gear ranges. If there is fault, adjust the inhibitor switch and select cable. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>Inhibitor Switch>ADJUSTMENT . Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>ADJUSTMENT