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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1993E 350 VAN V8-7.3L DSLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONAODE-W TRANSMISSIONS
1993 Ford E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL
AODE-W Transmissions
1993 Ford E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSLSECTION AODE-W Transmissions
Manual Lever Position (MLP) Sensor
Manual Lever Position (MLP) Sensor:
DESCRIPTION
The manual lever position (MLP) sensor sends a signal to the PCM assembly, which indicates position of the shift lever (P, R, N, D, 2, 1). The MLP sensor is located on the outside of the transmission on the manual lever shift.
PURPOSE
The Manual Lever Position (MLP) sensor provides an input signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), notifying the PCM of the current transmission shift lever position.
OPERATION
The PCM applies a 5.0 volt reference signal to the MLP circuit pin 30. SIG RTN circuit pin 46 supplies a ground path to the sensor. As the transmission is shifted the MLP output wiper arm moves to a corresponding resistor connection. The six inline resistors provide a separate voltage drop for each transmission position.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.