Transmission Range Sensor Inspection

2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, 4WDSECTION Transmission Range Sensor Inspection
CAUTION: Do not reuse transmission range sensor.
Reusing of transmission range sensor may affect the performance of CVT system.
  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
  2. Remove air cleaner assembly, see AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Shift select lever to "N" position and use special tool to check that aligning holes on manual select lever (1) and transmission range sensor (2) are aligned as shown in figure. If not, adjust transmission range sensor, see TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR ADJUSTMENTΒ .

    Special ToolΒ 

    1. 09916-44310Β 
    Fig 1: Identifying Manual Select Lever And Transmission Range Sensor
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  4. Check for continuity between terminals of transmission range sensor connector over each range shown in figure.
    Fig 2: Connector Terminal Position Chart
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