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A/T Gear Position Switch

  1. A/T gear position switch is mounted on driver's side of transaxle at control shaft. Raise and support vehicle. Remove exhaust pipe and catalytic converter.
  2. Disconnect A/T gear position switch 10-pin harness connector. Note terminal identification. See Fig 1 . Using ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals in relation to shift lever position. See A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH 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, A/T gear position switch may require adjustment. See A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If correct continuity cannot be obtained by adjusting A/T gear position switch, replace A/T gear position switch.
A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

Shift Lever Position Terminal Numbers
A/T Gear Position Switch
"P" 1 & 8
"R" 2 & 8
"N" 3 & 8
"D4" 4, 8 & 9
"D" 5, 8 & 9
"2" 6, 8 & 9
"1" 7 & 8
Neutral Position Switch
"P" & "N" 8 & 10
Fig 1: Identifying A/T Gear Position Switch Connector Terminals
G96I19289Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.