Safety Warning
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.
2012 Hyundai Equus V8-5.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
Inspection
NOTE:
- Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
Power Circuit Inspection
1. Disconnect the Inhibitor switch connector.
2. Ignition KEY "ON"" & Engine "OFF".
3. Measure voltage between supplied power and ground at inhibitor circuit.
Specification :Approx. 12V
Signal Circuit Inspection
1. Connect the Inhibitor switch connector.
2. Ignition KEY "ON" & Engine "OFF".
3. Measure voltages between each terminal and chassis ground during shift lever changed "P, R, N, D".
Specification :See below "Signal Code Table"
Signal Code Table
Removal
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the shift cable (A).
3. Remove the manual control lever (D) after removing a nut (C).
4. Remove the inhibitor switch assembly (F) after removing the bolts (E).
Tightening torque:
[C] 16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)
[E] 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
Installation
1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
Assembly the control lever (G) after seeing hole (H) aligning.
Factory Service Tools
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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.