Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Description and Operation

Manual Lever Position (MLP) Sensor

Description

Manual Lever Position (MLP) Sensor:

NOTE: The Manual Lever Position (MLP) Sensor also contains the Park/Neutral Position Switch and backup lamp circuits.


The powertrain control module (PCM) sends a voltage signal to the manual lever position (MLP) sensor. The MLP sensor incorporates a series of step-down resistors which act as a voltage divider. The PCM monitors this voltage which corresponds to the position of the manual lever. The MLP is located on the outside of the transaxle at the manual lever.