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Shift Position Console Switch

NOTE: Shift position console switch also contains back-up light switch and neutral safety switch. Back-up light switch and neutral safety switch can also be checked when checking shift position console switch.
  1. Remove cover from center console. Disconnect shift position console switch 2-pin and 12-pin connectors, and note terminal identification. See Fig 1.
  2. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals, with shift lever in indicated positions. See SHIFT POSITION CONSOLE SWITCH CONTINUITY  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, shift position console switch may require adjustment. See SHIFT POSITION CONSOLE SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . If correct continuity cannot be obtained by adjusting switch, replace switch assembly.
SHIFT POSITION CONSOLE SWITCH CONTINUITY

Application Shift Lever Position Continuity Between Terminals
Shift Position Console Switch
Park 8 & 11
Reverse 8 & 7
Neutral 8 & 6
"D4" 8, 1 & 5
"D" 8, 2 & 5
"2" 8, 3 & 5
"1" 8 & 4
Back-Up Light Switch
Reverse 9 & 10
Neutral Safety Switch
Park 13 & 14
Neutral 13 & 14
Fig 1: Identifying Shift Position Console Switch Terminals
G93C22535Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.