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Transmission Gear Selection Switch Test

  1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Gear Selection Switch/Park Pin Switch Connector
    G03651862Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 3 and No. 7.

    There should be continuity when shift lever in M position, and no continuity when shift lever in any position other than M.

  4. Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 8 and No. 7.

    There should be continuity when shift lever pushed toward to upshift position (+), and no continuity with released shift lever to neutral position.

  5. Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 2 and No. 7.
  6. There should be continuity when shift lever pulled toward to downshift position (-), and no continuity with released shift lever to neutral position.
  7. Replace the transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch assembly if the switch test was failed.