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Transmission Range Switch Test

  1. Remove the air cleaner (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).
  2. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector Terminals
    G08066627Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check for continuity between the terminals at the transmission range switch connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each transmission range switch position.

    Transmission Range Switch Connector 

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Terminals At Transmission Range Switch Connector Using Reference Table
    G08066628Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. The transmission range switch test is finished if the test results are OK. Reinstall all removed components. If there is no continuity between any terminals, check the transmission range switch installation. If the switch installation is OK, replace the switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT  ).
  5. Install the air cleaner (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).