Park / Neutral Position (PNP) Function
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The car has a park/neutral position function to prevent the starter motor from turning when a gear is selected. This function is controlled by the transmission control module, which receives a signal from the gear selector module indicating that the gear selector is in position or. The park / neutral position function ensures that the starter motor can only be activated when the gear selector is in position - or. This prevents the car from lurching forwards when started.