Shift Lever Position Switch
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 1992 Honda Prelude, 1992 Honda Civic, 1992 Honda Accord, 1991 Honda Prelude, and 1991 Honda Civic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ignition off. Set parking brake. Remove front console to access shift lever position switch located on side of shift lever mechanism. Disconnect shift lever position switch 10, 12 or 14-pin connector. Ensure shift lever is in "N" position.
- Loosen 2 shift lever position switch mounting bolts. Slowly slide switch toward front or rear of vehicle while checking for continuity between shift lever position switch 10, 12 or 14-pin connector terminals. See SHIFT LEVER POSITION SWITCH TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table. See Fig 1
, Fig 2
, Fig 3
or Fig 4
. Continuity should be present.
- If adjustment is possible to get continuity, shift lever position switch is functioning properly. Tighten 2 shift lever position switch mounting bolts. Ensure vehicle starts with shift lever in "P" and "N" positions.
- If adjustment is not possible to get continuity, check shift lever detent and bracket for damage. If no damage is evident, replace faulty shift lever position switch.
SHIFT LEVER POSITION SWITCH TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION
| Application |
Terminals |
| Accord |
8 & 11 |
| Civic |
| 1991 |
6 & 7 |
| 1992 |
7 & 10 |
| Prelude |
| 1991 |
1 & 2 |
| 1992 |
1 & 7 |
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.