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Shift Position Sensor

NOTE: Shift position sensor also contains back-up light switch and Neutral safety switch. Back-up light and Neutral safety switch can also be checked when checking shift position sensor.
  1. Shift position sensor is mounted on side of transaxle. See Figure . Raise and support vehicle. Remove splash shield located below transaxle.
  2. Disconnect 14-pin connector from shift position sensor and note terminal identification. See Fig 1 . Using ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals or body ground in relation to shift lever position. See SHIFT POSITION SENSOR CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS  table.
    NOTE: Check continuity while moving shift lever back and forth in free play area of each gear position. DO NOT  touch push button on shift lever when checking continuity.
  3. If continuity is not as specified, the shift position sensor may require adjustment used when installing the sensor. Refer to SHIFT POSITION SENSOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If correct continuity cannot be obtained by adjusting shift position sensor, replace shift position sensor.
SHIFT POSITION SENSOR CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

Shift Lever Position Terminal Number
Park 2 & Body Ground
Reverse 4 & Body Ground
Neutral 5 & Body Ground
"D4" 11, 6 & Body Ground
"D" 11, 7 & Body Ground
"2" 11, 8 & Body Ground
"1" 9 & Body Ground
Back-Up Light Switch (Reverse) 12 & 14
Neutral Safety Switch (Park & Neutral) 10 & Body Ground
Fig 1: Identifying Shift Position Sensor Connector Terminals
G93D23773Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.