Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

A/T Controls - No Start In Park/Neutral/DTCs P0707/P0708

Group: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

Number: 08-AT-013

Date: November, 2008

Model: 2009 SONATA 3.3L

Subject:
2009~ GENESIS 3.8L V6 NEUTRAL START SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

DESCRIPTION:

An improperly adjusted neutral start switch (inhibitor switch) may result in the following conditions:

^ Diagnostic Trouble Codes:

^ P0707, Transmission range sensor circuit - low input

^ P0708, Transmission range sensor circuit - high input

^ No start condition in Neutral or Park

This TSB provides the procedure to adjust the transaxle neutral start switch.

ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Move the shift lever to the "N" position.

2. Attach GDS and select vehicle, "A/T", "Current Data" and "Select Lever Switch".





3. Insert a 5mm bolt to align the select lever.

^ If the bolt fits, go to Step 4 and check the neutral start switch connector for a loose/bent pin or open circuit in the harness. If ok, replace the neutral start switch and torque the manual shaft bolt to 4~6 lb-ft.

^ If the bolt does not fit, loosen the adjusting nut on the shift cable and install the 5mm bolt. Go to Step 4.

4. Loosen the adjusting bolt to the neutral start switch.





5. Install the adjustment tool, AISIN # 09452-3M400.

NOTE:
This tool was previously shipped to your dealer





6. Rotate the neutral start switch to align the marks on the tool and the neutral start switch.

7. Tighten the adjusting bolt and torque to 7~12 lb-ft.

8. Remove the adjusting tool.

9. Tighten the nut on the shift cable.

10. Attach GDS and select vehicle, "A/T", "Current Data" and "Select Lever Switch".





11. Move the shift lever to P, R, N and D, monitor "Select Lever Switch" and confirm the GDS reads correctly:

12. Test drive the vehicle for two key-on, key-off drive cycles. If DTC P0707 or P0708 do not recur, return the vehicle to the customer.





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