Checking The Park / Neutral Position (PNP) Function In The Gear Position Sensor (Only Vehicles With Automatic Transmission)

NOTE:

For the test to be carried out the battery must be fault free and the starter motor relay and starter motor and corresponding wiring must be checked.

CAUTION:

Avoid touching the pins in the control module and the corresponding connector on the cable harness.

There is a risk of static discharge which could damage the control module.

Discharge yourself and tools to be used by holding the tool's metal part and touching a body part on the car just before starting to work.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Ignition on.
When the gear position sensor is in position P or N the Engine Control Module (ECM) receives signals from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) that start is permitted.
The gear selector shall be in position P or N.
Parking brake applied.
Check the voltage between the Engine Control Module (ECM) terminals #B15 and #B1.

The voltage must be 0 V.

Other information
- See CONNECTING THE BREAKOUT BOX, ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
- See IGNITION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATIONS, ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC .

Is the voltage OK?