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Transmission Range Switch Test

  1. Remove the transmission range switch harness connector (A) from the connector bracket (B), then disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector From Connector Bracket
    G03678409Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Connector Terminal Specification 

    CONNECTOR TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

    Terminal Signal Terminal Signal
    1 ATP NP (ST) 6 ATP RVS
    2 ATP FWD 7 D
    3 Ground (E) 8 N
    4 1 9 R
    5 2 10 P
  2. Check for continuity between terminals at the harness connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position.
    Fig 2: Connector Terminal Continuity Checking Table
    G03678410Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. If there is no continuity between any terminals, remove the transmission range switch cover, and disconnect the connector at the switch.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector At Switch
    G03678411Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Connector Terminal Specification 

    CONNECTOR TERMINAL SPECIFICATION

    Terminal Signal Terminal Signal
    1 ATP RVS 6 P
    2 N 7 R
    3 2 8 D
    4 ATP NP (ST) 9 1
    5 ATP FWD 10 Ground (E)
  4. Check for continuity between terminals at the switch connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position.
    Fig 4: Connector Terminal Continuity Checking Table
    G03678412Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If the transmission range switch continuity check is OK, replace the faulty transmission range switch harness.
  6. If there is no continuity between any terminals, remove the transmission range switch, and check the end of the selector control shaft (A).

    Standard 

    Selector Control Shaft Width (B): 

    6.1-6.2 mm (0.240-0.244 in.) 

    Selector Control Shaft End Gap (C): 

    1.8-2.0 mm (0.07-0.08 in.) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Selector Control Shaft Width And End Gap
    G03678413Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. The measurement of the selector control shaft end is within the standard, replace the transmission range switch. If the measurement is out of the standard, repair the selector control shaft end, and recheck the transmission range switch continuity.
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