Neutral start switch ASSY
Components Inspection Removal / installation
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE
NEUTRAL START SWITCH ASSY
EXPLODED VIEW
REMOVAL
1. Disconnection of battery ground terminal (refer to 
)
)2. Removal of under cover front AL (refer to )
)3. Removal of under cover COMPL T/M (refer to )
)4. Removal of exhaust pipe ASSY FR (refer to )
)
5. Disconnection of floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No.1
(1) Remove the snap pin, the wave washer, and the shaft. Then, disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No.1 from the control shaft lever RH.
6. Removal of control shaft lever RH
(1) Remove the nut and the spring washer, and then remove the control shaft lever RH from the neutral start switch ASSY.
7. Removal of neutral start switch ASSY
(1) Disconnect the connector from the neutral start switch ASSY.
(2) Use a thin flat tip screwdriver to release the crimping of the nut stopper and remove the nut and the nut stopper.
INSTALLATION
1. Installation of neutral start switch ASSY
NOTE:
Do not turn the manual valve shaft lever before installing the neutral start switch ASSY. If the manual valve shaft lever is turned, it may be disconnected inside AT.
(1) Clean the bolt and the bolt hole.
(2) Engage the neutral start switch ASSY to the manual valve lever shaft.
(3) Temporarily install the bolt to the neutral start switch ASSY.
(4) Install a new nut stopper and a nut.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=6.9N·m
{
70kgf·cm}
{5.1ft·lbf}
(5) Temporarily install the control shaft lever RH to the neutral start switch ASSY with the spring washer and the nut.
(6) Turn the control shaft lever RH toward the rear side of the vehicle until it stops, then turn it back from that position by 2 notches toward the front side of the vehicle to set to N position.
(7) Remove the nut and the spring washer, and then remove the control shaft lever RH from the neutral start switch ASSY.
(8) Apply Adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the tip of the bolt.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Adhesive |
Adhesive
: Three Bond 1344 or the equivalent
(9) Align the neutral reference line and the kerf.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Neutral reference line |
| *b |
Kerf |
(10) Tighten the set bolt while holding the neutral start switch ASSY.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=13N·m
{
133kgf·cm}
{9.6ft·lbf}
(11) Use a flat tip screwdriver to crimp the claw of the nut stopper.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Nut stopper |
CAUTION:
Check that the nut is securely tightened.
(12) Connect the connector to the neutral start switch ASSY.
2. Installation of control shaft lever RH
(1) Install the control shaft lever RH to the neutral start switch ASSY with the spring washer and the nut.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=16N·m
{
160kgf·cm}
{11.8ft·lbf}
3. Connection of floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No.1
(1) Make sure that the grommet and spacer are attached to the control shaft lever RH.
(1) Connect the floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No.1 to the control shaft lever RH with the snap pin, the wave washer, and the shaft.
4. Installation of exhaust pipe ASSY.
(Refer to )
)5. Connection of battery ground terminal (refer to )
)6. Check of select lever position (refer to )
)7. Check of neutral start switch ASSY (refer to )
)8. Initialization when removing/installing battery terminals
(Refer to )
)ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjustment of neutral start switch ASSY
(1) Set the select lever to N position.
(2) Loosen the set bolt on the neutral start switch ASSY.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Set bolt |
| *a |
Neutral reference line |
| *b |
Kerf |
(3) Move the neutral start switch ASSY to align the neutral reference line and the kerf.
(4) Tighten the set bolt.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=13N·m
{
130kgf·cm}
{9.6ft·lbf}
(5) After the adjustment, check the neutral start switch ASSY.
(Refer to)
(Refer to
)ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. Check of neutral start switch ASSY
(1) Pull the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON.
(2) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine cannot start when the select lever is in positions other than “N” or “P”.
(3) Check that the shift position is displayed on the shift position indicator in the combination meter and that the reverse warning buzzer sounds at “R” position.
UNIT INSPECTION
1. Check of neutral start switch ASSY
(1) Measure the resistance between the terminals.
Resistance
| Inspection terminals |
Inspection conditions |
Standard value |
|---|---|---|
| 2(RB) - 6(PL) 4(B) - 5(L) |
Select lever in P position |
Less than 1 Ω |
| 2(RB) - 1(RL) |
Select lever in R position |
Less than 1 Ω |
| 2(RB) - 9(NL) 4(B) - 5(L) |
Select lever in N position |
Less than 1 Ω |
| 2(RB) - 7(DL) |
·Select lever in D position
·When select lever is in M position and shifted to “+” or “-” |
Less than 1 Ω |
| 2(RB) - 6(PL) 4(B) - 5(L) |
Select lever in any other than P position |
10 k Ω or more |
| 2(RB) - 1(RL) |
Select lever in any other than R position |
10 k Ω or more |
| 2(RB) - 9(NL) 4(B) - 5(L) |
Select lever in any other than N position |
10 k Ω or more |
| 2(RB) - 7(DL) |
·Select lever in any other than D position
·Except when select lever is in M position and shifted to “+” or “-” |
10 k Ω or more |
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Connector not connected (Neutral start switch ASSY) |