Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Neutral Position Switch Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses the neutral position switch installed to the manual transmission assembly to detect when the transmission is in the neutral position.
WIRING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
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1. |
READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (NEUTRAL SWITCH) |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Neutral Switch.
(e) Read the value when the shift lever is in neutral and any other position
OK:
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Tester Display |
Condition |
Normal Condition |
|---|---|---|
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Neutral Position Switch |
Shift lever is in neutral |
ON |
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Shift lever is in any position other than neutral |
OFF |
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USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
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2. |
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (VC) |
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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*a |
Component with harness connected (ECM) |
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Standard Voltage:
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Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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E10-23 (VC) - E9-23 (ETHW) |
Ignition switch ON |
4.8 to 5.2 V |
| NG | |
GO TO SFI SYSTEM |
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3. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH) |
(a) Disconnect the E9, E10 and E11 ECM connectors.
(b) Disconnect the N37 neutral position switch connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
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Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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E10-23 (VC) - N37-1 (W1) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
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E11-22 (NPSW) - N37-2 (TMN) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
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E9-23 (ETHW) - N37-3 (F+) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
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E10-23 (VC) or N37-1 (W1) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
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E11-22 (NPSW) or N37-2 (TMN) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
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E9-23 (ETHW) or N37-3 (F+) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
| NG | |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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4. |
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (NPSW) |
(a) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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*a |
Component with harness connected (ECM) |
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- |
Standard Voltage:
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Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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E11-22 (NPSW) - E9-23 (ETHW) |
Ignition switch ON, shift lever in neutral |
2.7 to 4.3 V |
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Ignition switch ON, shift lever in any position other than neutral |
0.7 to 1.9 V |
| OK | |
REPLACE ECM |
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5. |
REPLACE NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH |
(a) Replace the neutral position switch.
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6. |
READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (NEUTRAL SWITCH) |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Neutral Switch.
(e) Read the value when the shift lever is in neutral and any other position
OK:
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Tester Display |
Condition |
Normal Condition |
|---|---|---|
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Neutral Switch |
Shift lever is in neutral |
ON |
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Shift lever is in any position other than neutral |
OFF |
| OK | |
END |
| NG | |
REPLACE ECM |
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System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The LIN communication system is used for communication between the components
in the tables below. If communication cannot be performed through LIN communication
because of an open in the communication lines or other reasons, the maste ...
Parts Location
PARTS LOCATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
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Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,
sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive
inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may ...
