Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Park/Neutral Switch Continuity Check
Disconnect electrical connector from park/neutral switch at transmission or transaxle. Using ohmmeter, check for continuity at specified terminals with gearshift lever in proper positions. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . See PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS table. If continuity is not as specified, replace switch.
| Application & Gearshift Lever Position | Continuity Between Terminals No. | |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla & Sienna | ||
| Park | 5 & 6, 2 & 7 | |
| Reverse | 2 & 8 | |
| Neutral | 5 & 6, 2 & 9 | |
| Drive | 2 & 10 | |
| 2 | 2 & 3 | |
| Low | 2 & 4 | |
| Celica, Highlander, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Sequoia & 4Runner | ||
| Park | 6 & 9, 3 & 1 | |
| Reverse | 3 & 2 | |
| Neutral | 6 & 9, 3 & 5 | |
| Drive | 3 & 7 | |
| 2 | 3 & 4 | |
| Low | 3 & 8 | |
| ECHO | ||
| Park | 3 & 5, 6 & 9 | |
| Reverse | 3 & 4 | |
| Neutral | 1 & 3, 6 & 9 | |
| Drive | 3 & 8 | |
| 2 | 2 & 3 | |
| Low | 3 & 7 | |
| Tacoma | ||
| Park | 5 & 6, 4 & 7 | |
| Reverse | 4 & 8 | |
| Neutral | 5 & 6, 4 & 10 | |
| Drive | 4 & 9 | |
| 2 | 4 & 2 | |
| Low | 4 & 3 | |
| Tundra | ||
| Park | 4 & 7, 5 & 6 | |
| Reverse | 4 & 8 | |
| Neutral | 4 & 10, 5 & 6 | |
| Drive | 4 & 9 | |
| 2 | 4 & 2 | |
| Low | 4 & 3 | |
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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.