Transmission Range Switch Logic

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Transmission Range Switch Logic
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Transmission Range Switch Logic

Gear Selector Position Signal A Signal B Signal C Signal P
Park (P) HI LOW LOW HI
Reverse (R) HI HI LOW LOW
Neutral (N) LOW HI LOW HI
Drive 4 (OD) LOW HI HI LOW
Drive 3 (3) HI HI HI HI
Drive 2 (2) HI LOW HI LOW
Drive 1 (1) LOW LOW HI HI
HI = Ignition voltage
LOW = 0 volts
RENDER: 1.0x

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