Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
Neutral Safety Switch: Adjustments
1. Inspect and adjust park/neutral position switch.
Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in the N or P position, but not in other positions.
If not as stated above, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
a. Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and set the shift lever to the N position.
b. Align the groove and neutral basic line.
c. Hold in N-position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (48 inch lbs.)
2. Inspect idle speed.
Idle speed: 700 +/-50 rpm (in N-position and A/C OFF)