Hyundai Tucson: Automatic Transaxle Control System / Inhibitor Switch Troubleshooting

Fault Diagnosis
Fault Diagnosis for Symptom
Major Symptom
Expected Cause
Items to Check and Measures
Shift lever not operating
Gear not marked on cluster
Shock occurs while shifting lever Warning lamp ON
Engine OFF while vehicle is parked
Inhibitor switch circuit abnormal
Inhibitor switch function abnormal
Check the inspection FLOW and replace the inhibitor switch
Inhibitor switch "N" setting faulty
Adjust "N" setting using "N" setting jig (refer to automatic transmission system - "inhibitor switch")
Shift cable separation faulty
Adjust shift cable separation (refer to automatic transmission system - "inhibitor switch")
Poor ground condition on reversing light circuit
Check the ground condition on reversing light and retighten it
Inhibitor switch vehicle side circuit abnormal
Check the connection of junction box power terminal, fuse (TCU2) terminal and replace the junction box or adjust the gap
Check inside the inhibitor switch connector for foreign substance and whether terminal is bent
Poor ground condition on inhibitor switch wire
Check the ground condition of wire and retighten it
Poor inhibitor unit (disconnection/short-circuit)
Replace inhibitor switch (refer to inhibitor switch inspection)

Inhibitor Switch Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram ...

Inhibitor Switch Repair procedures
Inspection     • Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Inspection flow Items to ch ...

Other information:

Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Service Manual: Description and Operation
Description The starting system includes the battery, starter, solenoid switch, ignition switch, inhibitor switch (A/T), clutch pedal switch (M/T), ignition lock switch, connection wires and the battery cable. When the ignition key is turned to the start position, current flows and energizes ...

Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Service Manual: Description and Operation
Operation Function Of Safety Power Window When all door (Front, Rear) power window auto-up switch is operated, safety function is activated. 1. Safety function condition When detect the force of 100N during the window rising, window is reversed. 2. Length of window reversing (except holdi ...

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