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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSPARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH INSPECTION
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Park/Neutral Position Switch Inspection
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Park/Neutral Position Switch Inspection
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION
(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is in the N or P position and the engine does not start when the shift lever is in other positions.
(c) Check that the back up light comes on and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is in the R position and the light and buzzer do not operate when the shift lever is in other positions.
(d) If a failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.
2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Jack up the vehicle.
(b) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table when the shift lever is moved to each position.
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION
(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is in the N or P position and the engine does not start when the shift lever is in other positions.
(c) Check that the back up light comes on and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is in the R position and the light and buzzer do not operate when the shift lever is in other positions.
(d) If a failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.
2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Jack up the vehicle.
(b) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table when the shift lever is moved to each position.
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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.