Checking The Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Function In The Gear-Shift Position Sensor: Verification

HINT: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied. 

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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• Ignition off.
• Gear shift sensor in position D.
• Try to start the engine. It should not now be possible to start the engine.
• Ignition off.
• Gear-shift position sensor in position P or N.
• Try to start the engine. It should now be possible to start the engine.

Was the function OK? 

• YES 

  VERIFIED:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

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