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Code 31: Park/Neutral Switch Circuit

The park/neutral switch contacts are part of the neutral start switch and are closed to ground in Park or Neutral and open in Drive. Code 31 will set if circuit No. 434 indicates an open for 4 consecutive starts or if conditions occur as follows:

NOTE: Test numbers refer to test numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. This test checks for a closed switch to ground in Park.
  2. This test checks for an open switch in Drive.
  3. Be sure "Scan" tester indicates Drive, even when wiggling shifter.
Fig 1: Code 31: Park/Neutral Switch Ckt Diag (3.3L A/N Body)
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Fig 2: Code 31: Park/Neutral Switch Ckt Diag (3.8L C/H Body)
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Fig 3: Code 31: Park/Neutral Switch Ckt Flow Chart
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