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Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch

  1. If PNP switch is out of adjustment, voltage signals may not be correctly applied to ECM, causing a trouble code to set. Before assuming PNP switch is faulty, adjust PNP switch. See PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH under MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS in appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article.
  2. After switch adjustment is completed, recheck for trouble code. If trouble code does not reset, PNP switch is okay. If trouble code resets, remove PNP switch. Check for continuity between specified terminals of PNP switch. See PNP SWITCH CONTINUITY  table. See Fig 1. If continuity is not as specified, replace PNP switch. If continuity is as specified, install and adjust PNP switch.
PNP SWITCH CONTINUITY

Application & Switch Position Terminals No.
P 2 & 3; 1 & 9
R 4 & 9
N 2 & 3; 6 & 9
D 5 & 9
2 7 & 9
L 8 & 9
Fig 1: Identifying PNP Switch Terminals
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  1. If PNP switch is out of adjustment, voltage signals may not be correctly applied to ECM, causing a trouble code to set. Before assuming PNP switch is faulty, adjust PNP switch. See PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH under MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS in appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article. Recheck resistance. If resistance is still not as specified, replace TP sensor.
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE

Application & Throttle Plate Position (1) TP Sensor Terminals Ohm Reading
Throttle Fully Closed VTA1 & E2 340-6300
.016" (.40 mm) (2) IDL1 & E2 500 Or Less
* (3) IDL1 & E2 Infinite (Open)
Throttle Fully Open VTA1 & E2 2400-11,200
All Positions VC & E2 3100-7200
(1) Disconnect vacuum hose from throttle opener. Apply vacuum to throttle opener to allow throttle to fully seat.
(2) Insert feeler gauge between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
(3) Insert a .026" (.65 mm) feeler gauge between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.