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Shift Lever Position Sensor: Inspection

  1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below when the shift lever is moved to each position.
      Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lever Position Sensor Connector Terminals
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      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        7-1 (P) 7-2 (N) 7-3 (D) 7-4 (MJ) 7-5 (R) 7-6 (RV) 7-8 (B) 7-9 (FD)
      P position Below 1 Ω 4.2 to 5.1 kΩ 10 kΩ or higher Below 1 Ω 10 kΩ or higher 10 kΩ or higher 10 kΩ or higher 10 kΩ or higher
      R position 10 kΩ or higher 4.2 to 5.1 kΩ 10 kΩ or higher Below 1 Ω Below 1 Ω Below 1 Ω 10 kΩ or higher 10 kΩ or higher
      N position 10 kΩ or higher Below 1 Ω 10 kΩ or higher Below 1 Ω 10 kΩ or higher 10 kΩ or higher 10 kΩ or higher 10 kΩ or higher
      D position 10 kΩ or higher 4.2 to 5.1 kΩ Below 1 Ω Below 1 Ω 10 kΩ or higher 10 kΩ or higher 10 kΩ or higher Below 1 Ω
      B position 10 kΩ or higher 4.2 to 5.1 kΩ 10 kΩ or higher Below 1 Ω 10 kΩ or higher 10 kΩ or higher Below 1 Ω Below 1 Ω

      If operation cannot be done as specified, replace the shift lever position sensor.