Inhibiter Switch: Description

Sensor type	Type: ROTARY Available temperature range: -40-150°C (-40-320°F) TORQUE: 10-12 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7-8 lb-ft)
Function	Detect the position of select lever through the contact switch. It makes starting possible in "P" and "N".

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Range (TR) Switch Connector Terminals

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Fig 2: Shift Lever Position Chart

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