Position Switch Assembly (Position Switch CPL 483444) Product Introduction
This part called Position Switch Cpl 483444 is a super crucial electronic control component on Dongfeng Dignity IX5 (corresponding to Dongfeng Fengguang ix5 in China), and it is mainly used in CVT automatic transmission models. Its core task is to precisely detect the positions of key moving parts - the most common being the gearshift lever - and then transmit electrical signals to the vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit) or TCU (Transmission Control Unit), so as to ensure that functions such as gear shifting, vehicle safety, and dashboard display work smoothly together. Now let's break it down and talk about it in detail
1. Basic information of parts
Applicable models: Specifically allocated to Dongfeng Fengguang ix5, specifically for models from 2018 to 2022, and mainly for those equipped with CVT automatic transmission (manual transmission versions basically do not use this position switch).
The meaning of the part number: According to the coding rules of Dongfeng Motor Corporation's parts, "48" usually represents the body's electrical and control systems. "3444" is the unique serial number of this position switch, used to distinguish it from other types of switches - for instance, door position switches and trunk position switches do not have this number.
Part nature: It belongs to the category of "signal detection and transmission parts", not the kind of "execution components" - meaning it is only responsible for "reporting position information" and does not directly drive mechanical movements.
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Outer Shell: It’s made out of flame-retardant ABS plastic—this stuff can handle heat (so it doesn’t warp even when the
gearbox compartment gets super hot) and take a little hit (no damage if you accidentally bump it while working on the car).
Inner Core: It uses a
Hall effect sensor instead of those old-school mechanical contacts. Mechanical switches wear out fast, but Hall sensors work by picking up changes in magnetic fields—no physical rubbing at all. That means they hold up better over time and send way more steady signals.
Wiring Terminals: It comes with 3 to 5 pin terminals, either gold-plated or tin-plated. This coating cuts down on oxidation, so the terminals stay connected tight to the car’s wire harness—no signal cuts from bad connections.
Installation Setup: It has a design with snap-on or bolt-on brackets. You can just clip it
right on or screw it onto the gearshift mechanism’s housing—taking it apart and putting it back together is easy when you’re doing maintenance, and you don’t need any fancy tools.
This part’s functions are totally tied to how safely and smoothly your car runs—if it doesn’t send accurate signals, the transmission might not even shift right!
It’s mounted on the base of the gear lever. When you slide the gear lever into P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), or S (Sport), the switch picks up the lever’s physical position and sends the right signal to the TCU (Transmission Control Unit). Then the TCU tells the transmission to switch to the gear you want. For example, when you shift into R, the TCU commands the transmission to lock into reverse.
Stops you from starting in the wrong gear: If the switch senses the gear’s in D or R (not P or N), it sends a signal to the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to shut down the starter motor. That way, you can’t start the car while it’s in drive or reverse—no sudden lurching forward or backward.
Turns on reverse helpers: When you shift into R, the switch’s signal also fires up the backup camera and reverse sensors. The dash screen even swaps to the backup view automatically, so you’re less likely to hit something when parking.
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Summary
To wrap it up, that Position Switch Cpl 483444 is basically the "gear position messenger" for the Dongfeng Fengguang ix5’s automatic transmission. Sure, it’s a tiny part, but it makes a direct difference—like how smoothly the car shifts gears, whether it’s safe to start, and if those helper features (like reverse camera) turn on when they should.
If it ever goes wrong, you gotta swap it out with a genuine original part right away. If you skip that or use a cheap non-original one, it could lead to bigger headaches—like the transmission acting all wonky, or even safety risks that you don’t want to deal with.
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