PARK LOCK CABLE
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery. |
Note. With gearshift lever in "P" position and ignition switch in LOCK position, ensure gear selector lever cannot be moved to any other position. Ignition key should be removable.
- With gearshift lever in Park and ignition switch in LOCK position, gearshift lever should not be allowed to move to other gear positions and ignition key should be removable from lock cylinder.
- With ignition switch in RUN position and gearshift lever in Neutral, ensure ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK position. If system does not operate as specified, unlock park lock cable adjuster (button up). (Scheme 11) Move cable connector nose rearward until key can be removed from ignition switch. Lock cable adjuster (button down).
Scheme 11
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH
Note. PNP switch may also be known as Transmission Range (TR) sensor or neutral safety switch. Adjust switch so engine starts with transmission in Park or Neutral only.
- Place gearshift lever in Neutral. Ensure transmission shift lever is in Neutral detent. Loosen PNP switch mounting bolts. Rotate PNP switch on shifter assembly to align adjustment hole with carrier tang hole.
- Insert a 3/32" (2.3 mm) wire gauge about 9/64" (3.6 mm) deep into switch alignment holes. (Scheme 12) Tighten PNP switch mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Remove wire gauge.
- New PNP switches may have a plastic pin installed in hole. Plastic pin is designed to shear off during initial shift lever operation.
Scheme 12
SHIFT CABLE
| WARNING | Adjust shift cable so engine will start with transmission in Park or Neutral only. Misadjusted shift linkage could cause clutch and/or band failure in transmission. |
Note. Most FWD vehicles are equipped with a self-adjusting shift cable. Place gearshift lever in Neutral. Lift or press lock button on cable adjuster at transaxle mounting bracket. (Scheme 13) Place transaxle shift lever in Neutral detent. Push down or release lock button.
Scheme 13
STOPLIGHT SWITCH
Ensure brake pedal is fully released. Adjust switch until switch plunger just touches brake pedal lever.
SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Note. See SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM article in AUTO TRANS DIAGNOSIS section.