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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2005TACOMA 4WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHADJUSTMENTS
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)SECTION Adjustments
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
a. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON.
b. Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is set in the N or P position and that it does not start in any other positions.
c. Check that the back-up light comes on and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is set in the R position and not in other positions.
If any failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.
2. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
a. Loosen the bolt of the park/neutral position switch and set the shift lever to the N position.
b. Align the groove and the neutral basic line.
c. Hold the switch in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
d. After making an adjustment, perform the inspection described in step 1.
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
a. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON.
b. Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is set in the N or P position and that it does not start in any other positions.
c. Check that the back-up light comes on and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is set in the R position and not in other positions.
If any failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.
2. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
a. Loosen the bolt of the park/neutral position switch and set the shift lever to the N position.
b. Align the groove and the neutral basic line.
c. Hold the switch in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
d. After making an adjustment, perform the inspection described in step 1.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.