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Code 31, Park/Neutral Switch Circuit

The park/neutral switch contacts are part of the neutral start switch. The contacts close to ground in Park or Neutral and open in Drive. Code 31 will set if park/neutral signal circuit indicates an open for 3-4 consecutive starts or if conditions occur as follows:

  1. This tests for a closed switch to ground in Park.
  2. This tests for an open switch in Drive.
  3. Be sure "Scan" tester indicates Drive, even when wiggling shifter.
Fig 1: Code 31, Schematic, Park/Neutral Switch Circuit
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Fig 2: Code 31, Park/Neutral Switch Circuit
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