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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2013SANTA FE AWD L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD L4-2.4L
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD L4-2.4LSECTION 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. Set shift lever to "N" position.
2. Remove the air duct.
3. Remove the battery and the battery tray.
4. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
5. Remove the shift cable mounting nut (B).
Tightening torque:7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
6. Remove the manual control lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).
Tightening torque:17.7 - 24.5 N.m (1.8 - 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 - 18.1 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
Use a SST (09480-A3800) or 0.1969in.( 5mm) bolt, fix the inhibitor manual control lever in the N jig hole (A) when you assemble the inhibitor (B).
7. Remove the inhibitor assembly (A) after removing the bolts (2ea).
Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
When installing, tighten the inhibitor assembly mounting bolt to the specification shown above.
Installation
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.