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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS1998SC 300REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROLS - ADJUSTMENTSMISCELLANEOUS CONTROLSPARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH

1998 Lexus SC 300

Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch

1998 Lexus SC 300SECTION Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch

Loosen bolt that secures PNP switch to transmission. Move shift shaft into Neutral (2 detents from Park). Align groove on shift shaft with neutral basic line on PNP switch. See Fig 1 or Fig 2. Tighten bolt.

Fig 1: Adjusting PNP Switch (Except ES300)

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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.