1996 Saturn SW1 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Connector Identification

NOTE: All connectors shown are harness connector views. Selector switch is also known as neutral switch or Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch.
CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION DIRECTORY

Description Illustration
Powertrain Control Module See Fig 1 and Fig 2
Park/Neutral Position Switch See Fig 3
Transaxle Actuators See Fig 4
Transaxle Temperature Sensor See Fig 5
Turbine Speed Sensor See Fig 6
Vehicle Speed Sensor See Fig 6
Fig 1: Identifying PCM J3 Connector Terminals
G96F04618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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