Transmission Range Switch Logic

2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, 2.4 1SECTION Transmission Range Switch Logic
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. 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/Neutral (P) LOW HI HI LOW
Reverse (R) LOW LOW HI HI
Park/Neutral (N) HI LOW HI LOW
Drive 4 (OD) HI LOW LOW HI
Drive 3 (3) LOW LOW LOW LOW
Drive 2 (2) LOW HI LOW HI
Drive 1 (1) HI HI LOW LOW
HI = Ignition voltage
LOW = 0 volts
RENDER: 1.0x

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