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DI1GD−08

Neutral Start Switch Malfunction

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The neutral start switch detects the shift lever range and sends signals to the Engine & ECT ECU.
The Engine & ECT ECU receives signals (NSW, R, 2 and L) from the neutral start switch. When the signal
is not sent to the Engine & ECT ECU from the neutral start switch, the Engine & ECT ECU judges that the
shift lever is in D range.

WIRING DIAGRAM
Neutral Start To Combination Meter Engine & ECT ECU
Switch

4 A C 18
L 3 L L C C L
ED4 E6 L
8 R−L
R−L 4
ED2 3 19
2 2 Y Y A A Y E6 2
ED4
J3
D Junction
J8
Junction Connector Connector
Junction
Connector B B−W 1 E E B−W 8 15
5 6 B−W B−W
D ED2 J8 J7 BG5 E6 NSW
J8 E
B−W
To Starter
Relay Center J/B
Ignition Switch
R−L 3 ST 4
B−W 6 ST2 AM2 10 B
1A 1N
GAUGE Center J/B
2 3
B−Y 2 IG1 AM1 4 1N 1
1B 1N

R/B No. 2 W AM2

AM1
2 7
W W W 1 2
EF2 IQ2 2 2
1E 1
2
4 W

MAIN F/L Box

Battery

D04795

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1 Read NSW, 2ND and LOW signals.

PREPARATION:
ON
Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure voltage between terminals NSW, 2, L and R of the En-
gine & ECT ECU and body ground when the shift lever is shifted
to the following ranges.
OK:
2 L
NSW NSW−Body R−Body 2−Body L−Body
Range ground ground ground ground
D04723

P, N 0V 0V 0V 0V

R 9 − 14 V* 0V 0V 0V
D 9 − 14 V 0V 0V 0V

2 9 − 14 V 0V 9 − 14 V 0V
L 9 − 14 V 0V 0V 9 − 14 V
HINT:
*: The voltage will drop slightly due to lighting up the back up
light.

OK Check and replace the Engine & ECT ECU (See

page IN−30).

NG

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2 Check neutral start switch.

PREPARATION:
(a) Jack up the vehicle.
(b) Remove the neutral start switch.
CHECK:
Check continuity between each terminal shown below when the
shift lever is moved to each range.
OK:
Shift Range Terminal No. to continuity Terminal No. to continuity
Q07657
P 4−7 5−6
R 4−8 −
N 4 − 10 5−6
D 4−9 −
2 2−4 −
L 3−4 −

NG Replace the neutral start switch.

OK

Repair or replace harness and connector between battery and neutral start switch, neutral start
switch and Engine & ECT ECU (See page IN−30).

HIACE SUP (RM670E)