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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)17 · Automatic gearbox - JF403E
17 · Transmission

Inhibitor switch

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Inhibitor switch
Automatic gearbox - JF403EInhibitor switch

Refit

  1. Connect inner cable of new cable to lever and remove from vice.
  2. Fit cable and locate into selector housing. Align cable clamp, fit bolts and tighten to 9 Nm.
  3. Connect cable to abutment, tighten nut to 9 Nm.
  4. Fit selector lever to selector shaft, fit nut and tighten to 12 Nm.
  5. Align catalyst heat shield, fit and tighten bolts to 7 Nm.
  6. Raise exhaust system and connect mounting rubbers.
  7. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  8. Adjust selector cable. See Adjustments.
  9. Fit centre console. See BODY, Repairs.

INHIBITOR SWITCH

Service repair no - 44.15.19

Remove

  1. Remove starter motor. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
Inhibitor switch – Remove starter motor. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  1. Remove cable tie from gearbox harness cables.
  2. Release and disconnect inhibitor switch multiplug from selector cable bracket.
  3. Remove 3 bolts securing inhibitor switch to gearbox casing.
  4. Set selector lever to ’1’ position.
  5. Remove inhibitor switch.

Refit

  1. Turn inhibitor switch lever fully anti-clockwise before fitting.
  2. Position switch to gearbox.

CAUTION: Ensure switch is correctly located to gearbox selector lever and dowel hole in gearbox casing before fitting securing bolts.

  1. Fit but do not tighten bolts.
  2. Connect and secure switch multiplug and fit cable tie to harness cables.
  3. Adjust inhibitor switch. See Adjustments.
  4. Fit starter motor. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

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