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Park/Neutral Position Switch (A/T)

NOTE: Park/neutral position switch may also be referred to as transmission range switch.
  1. Apply parking brake. Disconnect electrical connector at park/neutral position switch, located on top of transaxle, just below shift cable.
  2. Note terminal identification on park/neutral position switch. See Figure . Using ohmmeter, check for continuity between specified terminals with shift lever in specified positions. See PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS  table. If proper continuity does not exist, adjust or replace switch as necessary.
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS

Lever Position Continuity Between Terminals
1995
Park 5 & 6; 8 & 9
Reverse 4 & 9
Neutral 5 & 6; 7 & 9
Drive 3 & 9
2 2 & 9
Low 1 & 9
1996
Park 5 & 6; 8 & 9
Reverse 1 & 8
Neutral 5 & 6; 8 & 10
Drive 2 & 8
2 3 & 8
Low 4 & 8
Fig 1: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Switch Terminals (1996 Esteem)
G96J10727Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.