Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Description and Operation

1999 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN GSECTION Description and Operation
PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH
The automatic transaxle manual valve lever position sensor supplies the park/neutral input to the powertrain control module. The park/neutral switch input tells the PCM whether the transmission is in Park, Neutral, or a drive gear selection. This input effects idle speed, fuel injector pulse width and ignition timing.
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