Adjustment

• Move the lever back and forth at each position without touching the push button, and check for continuity within the range of free play.
• If there is no continuity within the range of free play, adjust the position of the switch as described below.

Adjustment

86M 2122

1. A Mounting bolts
2. B Adjust rearward
3. C Lock pin
4. D Free play
1. Shift to P and loosen the mounting nuts.
2. Slide the switch rearward [up to 2.0 mm (0.08 in)] until there is continuity between No. 8 and No. 11 terminals within the range of free play of the gear lever.
3. Recheck for continuity between each of terminals.

Note:

• If adjustment is not possible, check for damaged gear lever detent and/or bracket. If there is no damage, replace the A/T gear position switch.
• The engine should start when the gear lever is in P anywhere within the range of free play.

A/T Gear Position Switch

Replacement

1. Remove the console, then disconnect the 12-P and 2-P connectors from the switch.

86M 2123

1. A Switch slider (in Parking)
2. B A/T gear position switch
3. C Mounting nuts
4. D Pin
2. Remove the two mounting nuts and the switch.
3. Position the slider of the new switch to "Parking" as shown above.
4. Shift the lever to "Parking".
5. Attach the switch, and tighten the two mounting nuts.
6. Test the switch in the P and N positions.

Note: The engine should start when the gear lever is in P anywhere within the range of free play.

7. Connect the 12-P and 2-P connectors, clamp the harness, and install the console.