Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
Chapter 15 Transmission and Transaxle In-Vehicle Service 369
Throttle body
Crimped slug
TV cable
Transmission lever
Throttle body
TV cable
assembly
Toggle lever
Keyed hole
in bracket
View A
Engine End
View A
Figure 15-7. Most modern vehicles without electronic shift controls use a cable to connect the throttle valve to the engine throttle
body. The linkage is almost always adjusted at the throttle body, usually with a simple adjusting device. Many throttle cables are self
adjusting. (Ford)
adjusted, begin neutral start switch adjustment by locating
the switch and loosening its holddown. Then, place the
shift selector lever in neutral, apply the parking brake, and
try to start the engine. If the starter will not operate, rotate
the neutral start switch in small steps until the starter oper-
ates when the ignition switch is turned. Note that it may be
easier to have a helper hold the ignition switch in the start
position as you move the neutral start switch.
The switch is sometimes adjusted with an alignment
pin, Figure 15-10. The procedure is rather simple. Loosen
attaching bolts, place transmission in neutral, and then
rotate the switch to align the adjustment holes. Insert the
alignment pin in the holes to the specified depth. Tighten
the switch holddown and remove the alignment pin.
Once the engine starts in neutral, check operation in
all other shift quadrant positions. The engine should crank
in neutral and park, but in no other positions. Readjust the
switch as needed and tighten it down.
Ordering Transmission and
Transaxle Parts
Faulty transmission or transaxle parts should be identi-
fied and replacement parts ordered as soon as possible to
prevent unnecessary delays. One of the important factors in
successful transmission/transaxle service is obtaining the