Transmission Range Switch
NOTE:
Only component testing procedure is covered. For Transmission Range Switch system and circuit testing procedure, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
NOTE:
For Transmission Range Switch removal and installation, see appropriate TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH under ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article.
Transmission range switch is located on top left of transaxle (except Sportage). On Sportage 2WD, transmission range switch is located on right side of transmission. On Sportage 4WD, transmission range switch is located on left rear of transfer case.
Disconnect battery negative cable. Disconnect transmission range switch connector. Using DVOM, check continuity in between transmission range switch terminals. See TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS table. If sensor does not test as specified, adjust or repair as needed.
TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
| Gear Position | Continuity Between Terminals No. | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima & Magentis (Canadian) (1) | ||||||||||
| Park | 3 & 8; 9 & 10 | |||||||||
| Reverse | 7 & 8 | |||||||||
| Neutral | 4 & 8; 9 & 10 | |||||||||
| Drive | 1 & 8 | |||||||||
| Third | 5 & 8 | |||||||||
| Second | 2 & 8 | |||||||||
| First | 6 & 8 | |||||||||
| Rio (2) | ||||||||||
| Park | 3 & 4; 1 & 2 | |||||||||
| Reverse | 5 & 3 | |||||||||
| Neutral | 1 & 2; 3 & 6 | |||||||||
| Drive | 3 & 7 | |||||||||
| Second | 3 & 8 | |||||||||
| First | 3 & 9 | |||||||||
| Sedona (1) | ||||||||||
| Park | 3 & 8; 9 & 10 | |||||||||
| Reverse | 7 & 8 | |||||||||
| Neutral | 4 & 8; 9 & 10 | |||||||||
| Drive | 1 & 8 | |||||||||
| Third | 5 & 8 | |||||||||
| Low | 2 & 8 | |||||||||
| Spectra (3) | ||||||||||
| Park | 1 & 2; 3 & 4 | |||||||||
| Reverse | 3 & 5 | |||||||||
| Neutral | 1 & 2; 3 & 6 | |||||||||
| Drive | 3 & 7 | |||||||||
| Second | 3 & 8 | |||||||||
| First | 3 & 9 | |||||||||
| Sportage (4) | ||||||||||
| Park | 2 & 3; 6 & 7 | |||||||||
| Reverse | 6 & 8 | |||||||||
| Neutral | 2 & 3; 6 & 10 | |||||||||
| Drive | 6 & 9 | |||||||||
| Second | 6 & 4 | |||||||||
| First | 6 & 5 | |||||||||
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