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Transmission Range Switch Test

  1. Do the battery removal procedure (see RECONNECTION ).
  2. Remove the battery base (see step 5 under ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  3. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector End View
    G08051172Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Check for continuity between terminals at the transmission range switch connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position.

    Transmission Range Switch Connector 

    Fig 2: Transmission Range Switch Connector Continuity Chart
    G08051173Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Transmission range switch test is finished if the test results are OK. If there is no continuity between any terminals, check that the transmission range switch installation. If the switch installation is OK, replace the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST  ).
  6. Check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connector securely.
  7. Install the battery base (see step 52 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  8. Do the battery installation procedure (see RECONNECTION ).