Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Description and Operation

Manual Lever Position (MLP) Sensor

Manual Lever Position (MLP) Sensor:

DESCRIPTION

NOTE: The sensor also contains the PARK/NEUTRAL position and back up lamp circuits.

The manual lever position (MLP) sensor sends a signal to the PCM assembly, which indicates position of the shift lever (P, R, N, D, 2, 1). The MLP sensor is located on the outside of the transmission on the manual lever shaft.