Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual page 987

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
Fig. 4 Ignition Key Cylinder Actuation
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
The center terminal of the park/neutral position
switch is the starter-circuit terminal. It provides the
ground for the starter solenoid circuit through the
selector lever in PARK and NEUTRAL positions only.
The outer terminals on the switch are for the backup
lamp circuit.
SWITCH TEST
To test the switch, remove the wiring connector.
Test for continuity between the center terminal and
the transmission case. Continuity should exist only
when the transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL.
Fig. 3 Ignition Interlock Cable Routing
continuity at the switch outer terminals. Continuity
should exist only when the transmission is in
REVERSE. Continuity should not exist between the
outer terminals and the case.
ing a switch that tests faulty.
GEARSHIFT CABLE
should be in alignment with all transmission PARK,
NEUTRAL, and gear detent positions.
lever in PARK or NEUTRAL gate positions only.
Engine starts must not be possible in any other gear
position.
depressed and lever in:
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
Shift the transmission into REVERSE and test
Check gearshift linkage adjustment before replac-
(1) The floor shifter lever and gate positions
(2) Engine starts must be possible with floor shift
(3) With floor shift lever handle push-button not
(a) PARK position—Apply forward force on cen-
ter of handle and remove pressure. Engine starts
must be possible.
(b) PARK position—Apply rearward force on cen-
ter of handle and remove pressure. Engine starts
must be possible.
(c) NEUTRAL position—Normal position. Engine
starts must be possible.
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