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D3 Switch Test/Replacement

  1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL  ).
  2. Check for continuity between D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4 while pressing the D3 switch and when the switch is released.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between D3 Switch/Shift Lock Solenoid/Park Pin Switch Connector Terminals No.3 And 4
    G05592608Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. There should be continuity while pressing the D3 switch, and there should be no continuity when the D3 switch is released.
  4. If the D3 switch tests OK, install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION  ).

    If the switch is faulty, go to step 5, and replace the D3 switch.

  5. Remove the harness clamps from the shift lever bracket, and remove the harnesses from the harness clamps.
  6. Pry up the lock covers (A) of the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector (B).
    Fig 2: Prying Up Lock Covers Of D3 Switch/Shift Lock Solenoid/Park Pin Switch Connector
    G05592609Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the terminal (C) from the connector by pushing the lock tab up in the connector using a thin blade screwdriver (D). Remove all six terminals, and replace the connector.
  8. Pry off the shift lever knob ring (A), and remove it.
    Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lever Knob Ring And D3 Switch
    G05592610Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Unlatch the D3 switch harness clamp on the shift lever bracket, pry out the D3 switch (B), and pull it from the knob.
  10. Remove the D3 switch harness terminals by prying the lock tabs up with a thin blade screwdriver.
    Fig 4: Removing D3 Switch Harness Terminals
    G05592611Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Pull the D3 switch harness wires (A) from shift lever bracket side, and remove the harness wires. Leave the harness tube (B) and remove only the wires.
    Fig 5: Pulling D3 Switch Harness Wires From Harness Tube
    G05592612Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the shift lever knob from the shift lever.
    Fig 6: Identifying Shift Lever Knob
    G05592613Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install a new shift lever knob on the shift lever.
  14. Insert the new D3 switch harness wires (A) in the original harness tube (B), then tie a string (C) around the tube to secure the terminals in the tube.
    Fig 7: Inserting D3 Switch Harness Wires Into Original Harness Tube
    G05592614Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Pull the old tube out of the shift lever knob side to install the D3 switch harness wires.
    Fig 8: Pulling Tube And Wires Out Of Shift Lever Knob Side
    G05592615Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Remove the old harness tube from the D3 switch harness terminals.
  17. Install the D3 switch harness terminals in the new D3 switch. Either harness terminal can be installed in either cavity.
    Fig 9: Identifying D3 Switch And Harness Terminals
    G05592616Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Install the D3 switch (A) in the shift lever knob (B).
    Fig 10: Identifying D3 Switch, Knob Ring And Shift Lever Knob
    G05592617Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Install the new shift lever knob ring (C).
  20. Install the RED harness terminal (A) of the shift lock solenoid in the No. 5 cavity, and the BLK harness terminal (B) in the No. 6 cavity.
    Fig 11: Identifying Connector And Harness Terminal Locations
    G05592618Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Install the D3 switch harness terminals (WHT) (C) in the No. 3 and No. 4 cavities. Either D3 switch harness terminal can be installed in the No. 3 and No. 4 cavities.
  22. Install the park pin switch harness terminals (BLK) (D) in the No. 1 and No. 2 cavities. Either park pin switch harness terminal can be installed in the No. 1 and No. 2 cavities.
  23. Make sure that all six terminals lock securely, then install the lock covers (E) securely in place.
  24. Install the D3 switch harness (A) in the harness clamp (B) at the mark (C).
    Fig 12: Identifying D3 Switch Harness And Harness Clamp
    G05592619Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Route the harnesses (A) through the guides (B).
    Fig 13: Routing Harnesses Through Guides
    G05592620Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Align the marks (C) on each harness, and tie the harness together into bundle with a new harness clamp (D) over the marks.
  27. Tie the harness together into bundle with a new harness clamp, then install the harness clamp (E) on the shift lever bracket.
  28. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION  ).
  29. Check that the D3 switch operates.
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