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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2005FORENZA L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2005 Suzuki Forenza L4-2.0L
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
2005 Suzuki Forenza L4-2.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Park/Neutral Start Switch Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch electrical connector.

3. Disconnect the shift control cable and the retaining clip.

4. Remove the shift lever nut and the shift lever.

5. Remove the park/neutral start switch.
Installation
Tools Required: DW260-050 P/N Switch Installer
1. Install the park/neutral start switch.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

2. Adjust the park/neutral switch using the P/N switch installer DW260-050.

3. Install the shift lever and the shift lever nut.
^ Tighten the shift lever nut to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Connect the shift control cable and the retaining clip.
5. Connect the park/neutral position switch electrical connector.

6. Connect the negative battery cable.
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the shift control cable and the retaining clip.
4. Remove the shift lever nut and the shift lever.
5. Remove the park/neutral start switch.
Installation
Tools Required: DW260-050 P/N Switch Installer
1. Install the park/neutral start switch.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
2. Adjust the park/neutral switch using the P/N switch installer DW260-050.
3. Install the shift lever and the shift lever nut.
^ Tighten the shift lever nut to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Connect the shift control cable and the retaining clip.
5. Connect the park/neutral position switch electrical connector.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
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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.