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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

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Important: A short to ground will cause an open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector C1.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the B terminal of connector C1 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  2

Go to Step  3

2

Connect a fused jumper between the B terminal and the F terminal of connector C1 of the park/neutral position switch.

Do the backup lamps light?

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Go to Step  4

Go to Step  5

3

Backprobe the underhood junction block connector C1 with a test lamp between terminal F5 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  6

Go to Step  7

4

  1. Inspect the adjustment of the park/neutral position switch.
  2. If the adjustment is OK, replace the park/neutral position switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Backup Lamp System Check

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5

  1. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch C1 connector.
  2. Place the transaxle in the REVERSE position.
  3. Backprobe the right IP junction block C2 connector with a test lamp between the B11 terminal and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  8

Go to Step  9

6

Repair the open in CKT 539 between the underhood junction block and the park/neutral position switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Backup Lamp System Check

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7

Replace the underhood junction block. Refer to Relay/Fuse Center Replacement in Wiring Systems

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Backup Lamp System Check

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8

Backprobe the right IP junction block C3 connector at the C2 terminal and at the B2 terminal.

Does the test lamp light at both terminals?

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Go to Backup Lamp Inoperative - One Lamp

Go to Step  10

9

Repair the open in CKT 24 between the park/neutral position switch and the right IP junction block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Backup Lamp System Check

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10

Replace the right IP junction block. Refer to Relay/Fuse Center Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Backup Lamp System Check

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