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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Hyundai Tiburon L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments
TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Place selector lever in "N" (Neutral) position.
2. Loosen the manual control lever lock nut to separate the cable lever.
3. Place the manual control lever in the "N" (Neutral) position.
4. Turn the transaxle range switch body until the 12 mm (0.47 inch) wide end of the manual control I ever aligns with the manual control lever aligns with the switch body flange [12 mm (0.472 inch) wide portion].
5. Tighten the attaching bolts (2 pcs.) to the specified torque. Transaxle Range Switch Attaching Bolt: 10 - 12 Nm (100 - 120 kg-cm, 7 - 9 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: When setting up the switch body, be careful O-ring not to drop from the switch body. Tighten the attaching bolts carefully.
6. Make sure that the selector lever is in the "N" (Neutral) position.
7. Adjust the flange nut so that there is no slack in the control cable and make sure that the selector lever operates smoothly.
8. Run the vehicle and confirm that the transaxle is set in each range when the selector lever is shifted to each position.
1. Place selector lever in "N" (Neutral) position.
2. Loosen the manual control lever lock nut to separate the cable lever.
3. Place the manual control lever in the "N" (Neutral) position.
4. Turn the transaxle range switch body until the 12 mm (0.47 inch) wide end of the manual control I ever aligns with the manual control lever aligns with the switch body flange [12 mm (0.472 inch) wide portion].
5. Tighten the attaching bolts (2 pcs.) to the specified torque. Transaxle Range Switch Attaching Bolt: 10 - 12 Nm (100 - 120 kg-cm, 7 - 9 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: When setting up the switch body, be careful O-ring not to drop from the switch body. Tighten the attaching bolts carefully.
6. Make sure that the selector lever is in the "N" (Neutral) position.
7. Adjust the flange nut so that there is no slack in the control cable and make sure that the selector lever operates smoothly.
8. Run the vehicle and confirm that the transaxle is set in each range when the selector lever is shifted to each position.
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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.