1996 Lexus SC 400FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Test

Disconnect park/neutral position switch connector. See ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONSΒ  under DESCRIPTION & OPERATION. Check for continuity between specified terminals of park/neutral position switch. See PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONSΒ  table. See Fig 1. If continuity is not as specified, replace park/neutral position switch.

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

Gearshift Position Continuity Between Terminals
P 5 & 6; 4 & 7
R 4 & 8
N 5 & 6; 4 & 10
D 4 & 9
2 2 & 4
L 3 & 4
Fig 1: Identifying PNP Switch Terminals
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