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Neutral Position Switch Circuit [11/2018 - 10/2019]: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (NEUTRAL SWITCH) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / Data List / Neutral Switch.

      Powertrain > Stop and Start > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Neutral Switch
    5. In accordance with the display on the Techstream, read the Data List.

      OK

      Techstream Display Condition Normal Condition
      Neutral Switch Shift lever in P or N ON
      Shift lever not in P or N OFF

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2018 - 10/2019] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  2

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [11/2018 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2018 - 10/2019] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE STOP AND START ECU - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the engine stop and start ECU connector.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
    3. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    4. Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU Assembly) connector. (w/ Smart Key System)
    5. Disconnect the ignition or starter switch assembly connector. (w/o Smart Key System)
    6. Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    7. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A34-21 (STA) - C31-9 (L) Always Below 1 Ω
      A34-17 (CLL) - C31-4 (B) Always Below 1 Ω
      A34-21 (STA) or C31-9 (L) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A34-17 (CLL) or C31-4 (B) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ENGINE STOP AND START ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2018 - 10/2019] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR