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
The ECM uses the vehicle speed signal and signals from the transmission revolution
sensors (NT, SP2) to detect the actual gear (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th gear).
The ECM compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ECM memory to
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSIONS
(a) The type of ignition switch used on this model differs according to the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
Engine Swi ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS OUTER WEATHERSTRIP ASSEMBLY
(See page
)
3. REMOVE NO. 1 BLAC ...