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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2002ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2002 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN Y
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Description and Operation
2002 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN YSECTION Description and Operation
PRNDL DISPLAY
The IPC displays the selected gear position as determined by the PCM. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the gear position. The PRNDL display blanks if:
^ The PCM detects a malfunction in the transmission range switch circuit.
^ The IPC receives a class 2 message indicating that the park position and the column park switch indicate a position other than park.
^ The IPC detects a loss of class 2 communications with the PCM.
The IPC displays the selected gear position as determined by the PCM. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the gear position. The PRNDL display blanks if:
^ The PCM detects a malfunction in the transmission range switch circuit.
^ The IPC receives a class 2 message indicating that the park position and the column park switch indicate a position other than park.
^ The IPC detects a loss of class 2 communications with the PCM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.